YourLiebherrCareer Lead Hand Mechanic, Heavy Equipment

Liebherr Appliances Home; Burlington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy equipment company in Burlington is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Shop Technician Lead Hand. This hands-on role includes mentoring a team, ensuring safety and quality in repairs, and optimizing workflow in the workshop. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and a Red Seal Heavy Equipment License, alongside a commitment to performance and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive wages with overtime opportunities

Extensive benefits with employer-paid premiums

$5,000 annual License Bonus

Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks

6% employer RRSP matching

$3,000 annual allowance for continuing education

$1,000 annual Tool allowance

$600 Annual Boot allowance

$400 Prescription Safety Glasses allowance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant Heavy Equipment Technician experience.
• Leadership experience as Lead Hand, Foreman or similar.
• Customer-centric and performance-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Safety-First culture within the workshop.
• Mentor and support technicians through hands-on coaching.
• Oversee technical work ensuring efficiency and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Safety compliance

Mentoring

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Education

421A / Red Seal Heavy Equipment License

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Shop Technician Lead Hand to support and guide our Burlington Earth Moving and Material Handling Workshop team. This is a hands‑on role responsible for executing and coordinating high‑quality repairs, diagnostics, rebuilds, PDIs and preventative maintenance on a wide range of heavy equipment. Reporting to the Workshop Service Supervisor, the Lead Hand works closely with technicians to ensure all tasks are completed safely, accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate is a technical expert with a strong focus on safety, production efficiency and workmanship excellence who takes an active role in mentoring, troubleshooting and driving shop performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Safety-First Culture: Enforce and model a proactive safety mindset; ensure team compliance with all safety policies and resolve concerns promptly.
• Mentor and Support Technicians: Provide hands‑on coaching, training and performance feedback to maintain high standards in safety, quality and workmanship.
• Oversee Technical Work: Guide and review diagnostics and repairs to ensure work is completed efficiently, safely and to spec.
• Monitor Shop Performance: Track KPIs and communicate with leadership on progress, issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure On-Time Delivery: Coordinate work orders to meet customer specs and timelines; escalates concerns when necessary.
• Optimize Workflow: Prioritize jobs, allocate resources effectively and adjust staffing to meet production targets.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with management and shop teams to identify and implement operational enhancements.
• Maintain Shop Standards: Promote clean, organized workspaces and lead daily toolbox talks to align team on safety and goals.
• Perform Additional Duties as Assigned: Support overall shop success through flexible, hands‑on technical support.

Competencies

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant Heavy Equipment Technician experience working on comparable equipment, ideally within a dealership or OEM environment.
• Direct experience with Liebherr equipment will be considered a strong asset.
• Previous leadership experience as a Lead Hand, Foreman or similar capacity in a heavy equipment shop environment is a strong asset, particularly with a hands‑on collaborative approach.
• 421A / Red Seal Heavy Equipment License required.
• Demonstrated leadership/mentor experience is strongly preferred.
• Customer‑centric and performance‑driven.
• Expert knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical components, diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experienced with component exchange repair and warranty‑related activities.
• Strong ability to read and understand schematics and technical drawings.
• High attention to detail and an analytical mindset for managing quality standards and workshop performance.
• Dedicated team player able to work with ease and diplomacy with others.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.

Our Offer

• Competitive wages with overtime opportunities available.
• Extensive benefits with employer‑paid premiums starting day 1.
• $5,000 annual License Bonus.
• Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks plus 6 dedicated family health and wellness days.
• 6% employer RRSP matching.
• $3,000 annual allowance for continuing education.
• $1,000 annual Tool allowance and $600 Annual Boot allowance for Liebherr Technicians.
• $400 Prescription Safety Glasses allowance.
• International training & development work opportunities for select roles.
• Top‑of‑the‑line equipment.
• And much more!

Liebherr Canada Ltd. is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, safe and dignified work environment for all employees regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other aspect of identity.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Ely.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The company

The Liebherr Group has represented leading‑edge technical products and services for more than 70 years and has proudly serviced Canadian customers directly since – Canada Ltd. has 11 branch locations across Canada providing sales, service and product support for equipment in the construction, mining, material handling, crane, aerospace and transportation industries.

Location

Liebherr‑Canada Ltd.

1015 Sutton Drive

L7L 5Z8 Burlington ON

Canada (CA)

Contact

Natalie Ely

Employment Information

Full‑Time

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