Founded in 1960, Liftow is North America’s largest Toyota forklift dealership. As Toyota is the world’s leading forklift brand, our mission at Liftow is to provide exceptional material handling equipment, products, training, and customer service to our clients. With a deep commitment to our core values, Liftow proudly operates full-service branches across Ontario, Quebec, Current Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.

Liftow Offers

Service truck provided & Company cell phone provided

Employer paid benefits such as: medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and more. You only pay for Disability plans.

Paid Sick Days

4 %RRSP Match

Extensive hands‑on Training program

Position Summary
The Heavy Duty Mechanic diagnoses problems, performs repairs and provides preventative maintenance service on material handling equipment at a customer’s site.

Specific Accountabilities

Performs repairs and preventative maintenance services on heavy duty forklifts, and material handling equipment.

Performs preventive maintenance and Lift Device Inspection at prescribed intervals of time and repairs on various types of material handling equipment including forklifts, stackers, electric carts, electric tow trucks, transporters.

Sound knowledge of utilizing electronic manuals, use of digital voltage meters and applicable diagnostic software for repairing/servicing of material handling equipment.

Sound knowledge of electrical/electronic component diagnosis.

Uses instruction manuals and wiring diagrams to diagnose components, and electrical wiring.

Ensures work performed is verified and the truck returned to the customer clean and operational.

Ensures customer work area is clean and free of debris, oil and grease.





Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education & Work Experience
College diploma and/or completion of a trade school certification or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years’ experience as an auto, forklift, heavy equipment or truck and coach mechanic. A valid driver’s license is required.

Experience repairing Toyota Products preferred. A valid driver’s license and provincial propane license (ICE-IE-P or ICE-P) are required. Power Lift Truck License (PLT) is preferred.

Competencies and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems of battery and Internal Combustion powered material handling equipment

Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles

Knowledge of the use of hand tools and measuring devices

Knowledge of the use of electrical/electronic diagnostic tools/measurements

Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills

Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills

Customer service oriented

Ability to be flexible and work in a fast paced and changing environment

Working Conditions
A Toyota Certified Technician will work in a variety of environments depending on customer facilities such as a warehouse, shop, parking lot etc. Including varying temperatures and subjected to dust, dirt, grease and noise levels ranging from moderate to loud. Frequently works in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment. Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Liftow is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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📌 Heavy Duty Mechanic (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Liftow
📍 Nova Scotia