At Vermeer Canada, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing our customers’ businesses since 2000, driven by our commitment to help build sustainable and responsible communities. We’re a family-oriented company with a deep passion for the Vermeer brand and its products. We strive to create an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, allowing everyone to be their authentic selves. We offer industry-leading compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our Business
As a full-service heavy equipment dealership with 16 strategically located branches, Vermeer Canada is committed to helping our customers maximize their business opportunities, increase productivity, and minimize downtime.

Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team. Are you passionate about providing an exceptional customer experience by troubleshooting on the jobsite and maintaining a variety of Vermeer and other heavy equipment? We're looking for a self-starter who enjoys hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting.

What you will do

- Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures or malfunctions in the field to reduce customer downtime
- Test repaired equipment for performance and reliability
- Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on all customer equipment
- Review factory service bulletins and other pertinent information to ensure equipment is up to date
- Convey a professional presence, ensuring problems are tactfully explained and customer relations are satisfied
- Ensure problems are tactfully explained and the customer is satisfied




- Prepare job estimates in accordance with work schedules and promised completion dates, effects necessary mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic repairs, as required
- Maintain a familiarity with the practical operation of all equipment
- Ensures Ministry of Transportation requirements are adhered to, including daily logs and trip inspections
- Maintains and leaves all work areas clean, unobstructed, in a safe and orderly working condition
- Adheres to all Company policies and procedures, with particular emphasis on health and safety
- Attends and participates in toolbox/safety meetings

What we are looking for

- Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision
- Strong communication skills and desire to deliver an exceptional customer experience
- Detail-orientated, consistently going above and beyond to deliver high-quality work
- Strong hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Experience as a 3rd year Heavy Equipment Technician/Apprentice or a 421A heavy licensed tech with 3-5 years experience
- Previous experience with Vermeer, Cat, John Deere, Ditch Witch, Case and other Horizontal Drilling equipment is an asset
- Valid driver’s license. Class 3 or 5 preferred.

Travel

Significant travel throughout the territory is expected of this position.

Learn more about our team at vermeercanada.com.

Pay: $45.00-$50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 – 42.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Licence/Certification:

- 301, 310T, or 421A (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oldcastle, ON

📌 Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Oldcastle)
🏢 Vermeer Canada
📍 Oldcastle