Licensed Heavy Truck Tech

Woodbine Entertainment Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodbine Entertainment Group is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Technician to perform mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs on-site in Hamilton, Ontario. Candidates must have a provincial 310T license, 5+ years of experience, and strong safety practices.

The role involves preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and accurate repair reporting, with occasional outdoor work and evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs.
• Able to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision and work in a team.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to reduce downtime.
• Respond to equipment breakdown calls and perform preventive maintenance.
• Operate heavy duty service vehicle as needed; document repair orders.
• Maintain a safe work environment following Health & Safety guidelines.
• Collaborate to recommend improvements and maximize efficiencies.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Driver's license

English communication

Education

Provincial Heavy Equipment Technician license (310T)

Job description

A NEW BREED OF ENTERTAINMENT With almost 150 years of proud horseracing history, Woodbine Entertainment Group is the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horseracing in Canada. Building on our rich past, we are surging ahead to the future with an energized, new vision. Today we deliver the most thrilling and highest quality racing, dining and entertainment experiences to our visitors. In doing so, we remain a world-leader in horse-racing — and also among the most exciting and diverse entertainment facilities on the globe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effective troubleshooting and repair of all equipment
• Respond to equipment breakdown calls.
• Highly safety conscious with basic knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication
• Provide recommendations for continual improvements and maximize efficiencies.
• Maintain a safe work environment, complying with the Company's Health & Safety guidelines.
• Have experience in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs.
• Experienced in completing preventive maintenance scheduled repairs and completing repair orders.
• Basic computers skills and ability to refer to manuals for spare parts and diagnostics.
• Must be able operate heavy duty service vehicle.
• Must be willing and able to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be available to work occasional evenings & weekends.
• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/TECHNICIAL KNOWLEDGE

• Candidates must have their Heavy Equipment Mechanic License. Proof of Provincial license is required from Truck and coach (310T)
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple daily assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with a team and independently.
• Basic math skills
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Understanding of Schematics and diagrams.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience: 5 years (required)
• Demonstrate safe, environmentally sound and healthy work behaviors at all times, in support of Woodbine Entertainment Health and Safety Policies, Programs and initiatives
• Prepare accurate service and repair reports in a timely manner.
• Customer centric with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and analytical with excellent relationship management
• Work with a sense of urgency and high standards to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated team player with high integrity and initiative
• A valid Driver's License with a clean Driver's Abstract Pay: $43.09/hour during probationary period and $43.84 after probation Reason: Replacement

We use AI-powered resume screening software to help identify qualified candidates based on the criteria in this job posting. All applications prioritized by the system are subsequently reviewed by our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Be Yourself. We believe differences should be valued and celebrated. By building diverse and inclusive teams, we strive to provide a more authentic and empowering work experience that unlocks the potential of our people. Regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, we believe everyone has the right to express their ideas, ambitions, and pursue their goals with confidence and integrity. Diversity breeds innovation. We want people to think differently. Our commitment is to build a culture that welcomes everyone and leverages their unique perspectives to be a great entertainment company that shares the thrill of horseracing experiences with the world. At the core of everything we do is the beauty of the race horse, but it takes thousands of people from diverse backgrounds to do it as well as we do.

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Our team members work in fields such as wagering, hospitality, marketing, property services, finance, broadcasting, IT and much more.

With almost 150 years of proud horseracing history, Woodbine Entertainment is the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horseracing in Canada. Building on our rich past, we are surging ahead to the future with an energized, new vision. Today we deliver the most thrilling and highest quality racing, dining and entertainment experiences to our visitors. In doing so, we remain a world-leader in horse-racing — and also among the most exciting and diverse entertainment facilities on the globe.