Heavy Equipment Road Technician

Location: Barrie, Ontario

Compensation: $32.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Road Technician to perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on construction and aerial equipment throughout the Barrie and surrounding region.

This is a hybrid field-service position involving work at customer locations as well as occasional shop-based repairs. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, troubleshooting equipment in the field, and communicating repair requirements clearly to customers and internal service personnel.

Benefits

- Competitive hourly compensation $32-$40/hr
- Bonus opportunities
- Company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- RRSP matching program
- Paid vacation and personal time
- Company vehicle
- Annual uniform and personal protective equipment allowance
- Company-provided service vehicle and tools for field work
- Employee discounts and wellness incentives
- Ongoing technical training and career-development opportunities
- Apprenticeship and mentorship support
- Stable employment with an established Canadian equipment-services organization
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Responsibilities include:

- Travel to customer locations and construction sites to diagnose and repair equipment
- Service diesel-powered, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Troubleshoot equipment such as skid steers, compact excavators, aerial lifts, material-handling equipment, and towable units
- Complete preventative maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and emergency repairs
- Operate and test equipment to confirm proper performance and safe operation
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and service documentation
- Determine required repairs, replacement parts, and appropriate service procedures




- Ensure serviced equipment meets company quality and safety standards
- Document completed work, parts used, inspection results, and equipment condition
- Maintain accurate service records through the company’s computerized maintenance system
- Communicate repair findings and equipment recommendations to customers
- Explain proper equipment operation, safety procedures, and basic maintenance requirements
- Support and provide technical guidance to junior technicians when required
- Assist with evaluating equipment condition and determining whether further investment or replacement is appropriate
- Maintain service vehicle inventory, tools, parts, and related documentation
- Follow all company safety policies, operating procedures, and legislative requirements
- Wear required personal protective equipment and report unsafe conditions immediately

Qualifications

- Minimum three years of experience repairing heavy equipment, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, material-handling equipment, or similar machinery
- Heavy equipment technician certification or related trade qualification is considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and mechanical components
- Experience diagnosing and repairing compact construction or aerial equipment is preferred
- Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Comfortable working independently with limited supervision
- Valid Ontario G driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned service territory
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Solid attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Professional communication and customer-service skills
- Comfortable using computers, tablets, and electronic service-management systems

For more information please contact [email protected].

📌 Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Canada)
🏢 Top Tier Talent Group
📍 Canada