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Our client, a well-established, family-owned construction organization specializing in residential and commercial construction services (including framing, siding, interior finishing, and custom millwork) in the Eastern Ontario market is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
You will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of heavy
equipment across job sites and facilities. This position primarily involves handling
service calls and in shop work on bulldozers, excavators, loaders, crusher, articulated
trucks and back up our mechanic on JLG Skytrax lift and basket lift JLG models —with
additional work performed at our Rockland garage.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on our heavy
duty landscaping equipment and forklifts.
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Respond to service calls at job sites, ensuring prompt, efficient, and safe repairs.
• Conduct thorough inspections and diagnostics to identify issues and recommend
solutions.
• Maintain detailed records of all repairs, parts used, and services performed.
• Collaborate with the operations team to address equipment concerns and minimize
disruptions.
• Support garage-based servicing of forklifts and other large vehicles when not
attending job sites.
• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a clean, organized, and safe work
environment.
• Communicate repair needs and equipment status clearly to supervisors and team
members.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a mechanic, preferably with forklifts or heavy
equipment.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to various job sites.
• Forklift certification is considered an asset but not required.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Physically fit and capable of handling demanding workloads, including heavy lifting
and prolonged periods of standing.
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