Seasonal jobs in Canada

Talon Recruiting has partnered with a market leader in innovative equipment solutions in the industrial, heavy equipment, and material handling sectors in search of a Mobile Heavy Equipment Technician to join their team in the GTA.

Major areas of accountability

• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment on the road and in the shop when required
• Help build and expand the Service Department by looking for new customers to support and equipment to work on
• Operate the service vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all traffic laws at all times
• Responsible for the safe storage of the service vehicle when not on the road
• Diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment
• Having the ability to perform remote and in-person diagnostics on a variety of complex electro-hydro-mechanical defects in heavy duty equipment utilizing digital diagnostic tools (Paldiag), and the ability to perform the most efficient and timely repairs, limiting customer equipment down-time.
• Operate various types of servicing equipment
• Installation of new and added-on equipment
• Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Perform incidental welding operations on equipment
• Accurate completion of work orders and time cards
• Repair cable/electrical/air-operated working attachments, winches, compressors, pumps, electric generators, etc.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques
• Other duties as required

Our ideal candidates will have:

• Self-starter and self-managing, able to consistently source and schedule work and be in the right place at the right time.
  • Fully Qualified Heavy Equipment Journeyperson with 421 A Red Seal Ticket or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience in the related field.
  • Mechanically and electrically inclined – with a sound working knowledge of hydraulic systems.
  • Impeccable Safety awareness.
  • Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a recent clean driver’s abstract
  • Proven abilities in reading and understanding hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
  • Ability to work independently and unsupervised in inclement weather and remote locations in a fast-paced environment. Able to travel for long periods and book own out of hours accommodation.
  • Experience with service work orders and the ability to maintain customer transactions and technical stories related to maintenance/repair operations, with good attention to detail.
  • Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Able to work well under pressure to tight deadlines.
  • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
  • Must be fully computer literate.
  • Weight handling of up to 80 lbs. required
  • Overtime as required
  • Work both indoors and outdoors; and maybe exposed to construction sites.

The successful candidates will be rewarded with a competitive hourly wage based on their skills and experience. In addition, they’ll also receive access to a wide range of benefits, including:

• 100% prescription coverage and paramedical coverage
• 100% basic dental coverage
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee family assistance program
• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation available in the first year of employment
• RRSP/DPSP plan with matching contribution by the company
• Premiums if you hold a current occupational first aid ticket
• Company vehicle
• Laptop and cellphone
• Opportunities for overtime
• Opportunities for training and development
• Non-unionized environment
• Balanced work/life with casual and fun professional atmosphere
• Social events including summer cook-offs, lunches and seasonal parties

Please send resumes to nate@talonrecruiting.com