Labourer

Brandt Group of Companies; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandt Group of Companies in Mississauga is seeking a Labourer to support the heavy equipment service department at our Construction & Forestry location. The role involves detailing equipment after repairs, maintaining wash bay gear, and cleaning parts, components, yard, and shop areas.

The successful candidate will have strong mechanical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and propane systems; experience with hand tools, measuring devices, and diagnostic tools; and the ability

Qualifications

• Outstanding knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems and propane systems.
• Demonstrated diagnostic skills to understand mechanical and electrical systems of battery and engine powered material handling equipment.
• Experience with hand tools and measuring devices, and electrical/electronic diagnostic tools/measurements.
• Knowledge and experience with industrial equipment that includes lifting/rigging, maintaining, dismantling, and installing machinery and industrial mechanical service equipment.
• Exposure to aligning equipment, using dial indicators/calipers, micrometers, hoists or jacks is a plus.
• Strong time-management skills to perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, showing an appreciation of customer needs.
• Trade qualification (Heavy Equipment, Agriculture, Automotive, Truck/Transport) considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• A commitment to high quality customer service with a strong people orientation.

Responsibilities

• Detailing heavy equipment once the repairs have been completed
• Maintaining the wash bay equipment and cleanliness of the wash bay
• Cleaning parts and components
• Cleaning and maintaining the yard and shop
• Assisting in the dismantling of heavy equipment and components
• Organizing equipment in the yard and maintaining dealership premises
• Some inventory maintenance
• Assisting the other shop personnel with fulfilling their duties and increase overall shop productivity
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Propane systems

Diagnostics

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Lifting/rigging

Dismantling

Maintenance

Aligning equipment

Dial indicators

Calipers

Micrometers

Time management

Communication

Trade qualifications

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

N/A

Tools

N/A

Job description

Brandt is currently seeking a Labourer for our Mississauga Construction & Forestry location. This position is responsible for assisting in the heavy equipment service department.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Detailing heavy equipment once the repairs have been completed
• Maintaining the wash bay equipment and cleanliness of the wash bay
• Cleaning parts and components
• Cleaning and maintaining the yard and shop
• Assisting in the dismantling of heavy equipment and components
• Organizing equipment in the yard and maintaining dealership premises (grading, leveling snow removal)
• Some inventory maintenance
• Assisting the other shop personnel with fulfilling their duties and increase overall shop productivity
• Other duties as assigned

What We Look For

• Outstanding knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems and propane systems.
• Demonstrated diagnostic skills to understand mechanical and electrical systems of battery and engine powered material handling equipment.
• Experience with the use of hand tools and measuring devices, and electrical/electronic diagnostic tools/measurements.
• Knowledge and experience with industrial equipment that includes lifting/rigging, maintaining, dismantling, and installing machinery and industrial mechanical service equipment.
• Exposure to aligning equipment, using dial indicators/calipers, micrometers, hoists or jacks is a plus.
• Strong time-management skills to perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, showing an appreciation of customer needs.
• Trade qualification (Heavy Equipment, Agriculture, Automotive,
• Truck/Transport) considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• A commitment to high quality customer service with a strong people orientation.

What We Offer

• Demonstrate safe and efficient workplace practices
• Possess mechanical aptitude and strong willingness to learn
• Able to carry out and understand verbal and written instructions
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly motivated individual who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of the heavy duty equipment environment (ie: lifting up to 50 pounds)
• Capable of working under minimum amount of supervision

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.