Heavy Equipment Technician (Field)

Caron Equipment Inc; Timmins; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caron Equipment Inc is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to join their maintenance team in Timmins, Ontario. This role involves diagnostics and repairs on heavy equipment at both a remote mine site and local shop, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

Company pension plan

Dental and extended health care benefits

Opportunities to work across remote and local operations

Supportive and safety-focused work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in heavy equipment repair.
• Familiarity with equipment brands such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo.
• Strong working knowledge of repair methods and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Diagnostic tools

Repair methods

Organizational skills

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Technician (Field)

Location: 150 Jaguar Drive, Timmins, ON and 500 Sultan Industrial Road, Gogama, ON

Caron Equipment Inc. is currently seeking experienced and motivated Heavy Equipment Technicians to join our growing maintenance team. This role offers the opportunity to work both at the Cote Mine site and at our in-town shop in Timmins, supporting the servicing, diagnosis, and repair of a diverse fleet of heavy equipment. Whether in the field or in the shop, your skills will contribute to keeping our equipment running efficiently and safely across all operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy equipment, both in the field and in the shop.
• Troubleshoot issues involving hydraulic, electrical, engine, and mechanical systems on a variety of construction and mining equipment.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, inspections, and field service calls to minimize equipment downtime.
• Collaborate with site supervisors, maintenance planners, and equipment operators to prioritize and execute repair work.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and equipment history through company maintenance tracking systems.
• Always uphold safety standards, following company and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Maintain service tools and equipment, including proper use of service trucks and shop resources.
• Adapt to changing work environments and travel between shop and site as required.

Qualifications:

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification (421A or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in heavy equipment repair in both field and shop settings.
• Strong working knowledge of diagnostic tools, OEM standards, and repair methods.
• Familiarity with equipment brands such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi, etc.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in remote areas as well as in a shop environment.
• Valid Class G driver’s license (DZ license or higher is an asset).
• Current safety certifications (e.g., WHMIS, Working at Heights, First Aid) are considered an asset.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and certifications
• Company pension plan
• Dental and extended health care benefits
• Opportunities to work across both remote and local operations
• Supportive and safety-focused work environment

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated technician looking for a dynamic role that combines both field and in-town shop work, we invite you to apply to join our team at Caron Equipment Inc. by visiting caronequipment.com

We look forward to welcoming a skilled, safety-minded, and flexible Heavy Equipment Technician to our growing team.

Start your career with Caron Equipment today—where performance, reliability, and teamwork drive our success!

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