USW 9042 Maintenance Certified Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Terrapure BR Ltd; Mississauga; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of a diverse fleet of heavy machinery, including forklifts and other equipment. You will work in a fast-paced industrial environment, ensuring safety compliance and effective preventative maintenance. This position offers a great opportunity to utilize your technical skills while being part of a supportive team that values safety and efficiency. If you're passionate about heavy equipment and ready to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and safety-minded with strong attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair heavy equipment and forklifts in an industrial setting.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Repair

Forklift Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Team Collaboration

Detail Orientation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Heavy Equipment Mechanics

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Precision Tools

Electronic Service Tools

Job description

USW 9042 Maintenance Certified Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Posted Friday, March 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Title: Heavy Equipment/Forklift Mechanic

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Heavy Equipment/Forklift mechanic repairing, maintaining fleet of forklifts and heavy equipment, such as wheel loaders, skid steers, and backhoes at a large industrial facility.

Monday to Friday: 8-hour shifts. Overtime as required.

Pay Rate: $36.22 during probation. After probation $42.61 per hour.

Key Accountabilities

1. Inspects, diagnoses and services powered lift truck systems, and other equipment, including electrical, steering, braking, hydraulic, frames, transmissions, drive axles, suspension, and wheels and lifting systems pertaining to powered lift trucks and other equipment.
2. Work through preventative maintenance program.
3. Physical strength and stamina to lift heavy machinery and work in cramped or awkward positions.
4. Inventory management; tracking parts.
5. Operates hand, power, specialized, precision, and electronic service tools to make required repairs.
6. Participate in formal and informal training sessions.
7. Must be able to work flexible schedule to support hours of operations.
8. Must be self-motivated and flexible to take on any task that may arise.
9. Cooperative attitude, team player.
10. Ensure compliance with all M.O.E, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
11. The job is within a heavy industrial environment, and you may be required to work within various areas of the facility. The environmental conditions may be hot, cold, dirty, dusty, wet or noisy.
12. Safety is our highest priority, and safety procedures and guidelines must always be adhered to, such as lock out/tag out, machine guarding control, confined space entry and Hot Work. This includes wearing personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, respirators, flame retardant clothing and safety shoes with metatarsal protection at all times during a work shift.
13. Employees work in a unionized, highly industrial foundry setting.

Experience, Qualifications & Education

1. Eager to learn.
2. Safety minded.
3. Detail oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment.
4. Able to use current technology to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
5. Proactive attitude and takes initiative to prevent issues.
6. Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional and a positive team member.
7. Good verbal and written communication skills, relationship building and interpersonal skills.