Millwright / Heavy Equipment Service Technician

ELV Select Equipment

Full-Time | Permanent | $38.00–$48.00 per hour | Shop & Field Service

About the Position

ELV Select Equipment is looking for an experienced Millwright / Heavy Equipment Service Technician to join our growing service team.

We sell, install, service, and support specialized equipment for the scrap metal, recycling, waste processing, and material handling industries, including equipment from SEDA Umwelttechnik, Terex Ecotec, Screenpod, and other leading manufacturers.

This isn’t a position where you’ll work on the same machine every day.

Our technicians work on everything from shredders, trommel screens, and conveyors to vehicle recycling systems, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, electrical controls, separation systems, and specialized material processing equipment.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, takes ownership of their work, and wants the opportunity to become an expert on specialized industrial equipment.

What You’ll Do

As a Millwright / Heavy Equipment Service Technician, you’ll diagnose, repair, maintain, install, and commission equipment both in our shop and at customer locations.

Your responsibilities will include

Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and operational equipment problems

Troubleshoot hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, and hoses

Diagnose and repair bearings, shafts, pulleys, gearboxes, and drive systems

Repair and adjust conveyors, screening systems, and material processing equipment

Troubleshoot diesel engines and related systems

Diagnose electrical faults, sensors, motors, switches, and control components

Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics

Perform preventative maintenance and equipment inspections

Complete mechanical repairs and component replacement

Perform equipment alignment and adjustment

Complete welding and fabrication when required

Assist with new equipment installations

Commission, test, and troubleshoot new machinery

Work directly with manufacturer technical support when required

Provide customer equipment support and operator training





Identify developing equipment problems and recommend preventative repairs

Complete accurate service reports, technician notes, photos, and documentation

Field Service & Travel

This is a shop and field service position.

You will regularly work directly with customers at facilities such as scrap yards, recycling facilities, waste processing facilities, manufacturing plants, and other heavy industrial environments.

Travel is required. Depending on service and installation requirements, overnight travel and travel within Canada or the United States may be required.

Because our technicians represent ELV directly with our customers, strong communication skills and professionalism are important parts of this position.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re interested in candidates with backgrounds such as:

Industrial Millwright

Construction Millwright

Heavy Equipment Technician

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Agricultural Equipment Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician A 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright or 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification is a strong asset, but equivalent hands-on industrial or heavy equipment experience will also be considered.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with some combination of the following would be valuable:

Hydraulic systems

Diesel engines

Industrial electrical systems

Bearings and gearboxes

Conveyors

Electric motors

Pumps and hydraulic cylinders

Mechanical power transmission

Welding and fabrication

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic and electrical schematics

Industrial controls

PLC-controlled machinery

Experience working with recycling equipment, crushers, screeners, aggregate equipment, material handling equipment, forestry equipment, agricultural equipment, construction equipment,



or other heavy industrial machinery is considered an asset.

What Matters to Us

We don’t expect you to walk in already knowing every machine we sell.

Previous experience with SEDA, Terex Ecotec, or Screenpod equipment is not required.

What we’re looking for is someone who:

Enjoys troubleshooting and solving difficult mechanical problems

Takes pride in fixing equipment properly

Can work independently

Takes ownership of their work

Thinks through the root cause of a failure instead of simply replacing parts

Communicates professionally with customers and coworkers

Is comfortable working on unfamiliar equipment

Is willing to ask questions and learn

Documents their work accurately

Understands the importance of equipment uptime

Doesn’t require constant supervision

We’ll help you learn the machines. We’re looking for someone who already knows how to think like a technician.

Compensation

$38.00–$48.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, licensing, and technical ability.

Opportunity for overtime is available depending on service and installation requirements.

Why Join ELV?

ELV is growing, and we’re building a service department where strong technicians can become true equipment specialists.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Work on unique and specialized industrial equipment

Receive manufacturer and equipment-specific training

Develop advanced mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills

Work directly with equipment manufacturers

Participate in equipment installations and commissioning

Gain significant field service experience

Take on greater technical responsibility as your knowledge develops

If you’re a millwright, heavy equipment technician, industrial mechanic, or field service technician looking for more variety, more responsibility, and the opportunity to become an expert on specialized industrial equipment, we’d like to hear from you.

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Pay: $38.00–$48.00 per hour

Work Location: Shop and customer sites

Travel: Required

Licence/Certification: 433A or 421A considered a strong asset

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