Heavy Equipment Technician

City of Toronto

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
$43.08 ph; not specified; not specified
On-site
Troubleshoot and repair vehicle systems
Maintain cooling, heating, electrical systems
Work with hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
Diagnoses, identifies, troubleshoots and performs appropriate repairs, based on industry standards, to ensure vehicle systems function as prescribed by original manufacturer specifications

Job Summary

  • Diagnoses, identifies, troubleshoots and performs appropriate repairs, based on industry standards, to ensure vehicle systems function as prescribed by original manufacturer specifications.
  • Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and non-scheduled maintenance at the client division's yard or transfer station, including on-road and field support of various types of heavy equipment, trucks and attachments.
  • Works in compliance to OHSA and attends and participates in regular scheduled safety talks, meetings and initiatives.

Matching Summary

Diagnoses, identifies, troubleshoots and performs appropriate repairs, based on industry standards, to ensure vehicle systems function as prescribed by original manufacturer specifications.

Salary

$43.08 per hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Troubleshoot and repair vehicle systems
  • Maintain cooling, heating, electrical systems
  • Work with hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
  • Perform preventative maintenance
  • Operate vehicles and equipment for testing
  • Weld broken parts and fabricate components

Nice-to-have

  • Provide training and work direction
  • Collaborate with other staff and operators
  • Provide feedback on equipment improvements

Key Requirements

  • Class 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Certificate of Qualification
  • Ozone depletion Prevention certificate (ODP)
  • Valid Ontario Class “D” Driver’s License with “Z” endorsement
  • Extensive experience in vehicle/equipment troubleshooting and repair
  • Experience with on-board diagnosis interface software
  • Ability to read electrical and hydraulic diagrams
  • Familiarity with relevant legislation

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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