Shop Technician & Driver - Job Description

Reports To

Shop Manager (Guelph)

Summary

This position is a combination of shop work and driving our DZ trucks for jobsite pickups and deliveries of construction materials and equipment. This person will regularly be employed in our Guelph workshop where they will receive, look over, maintain or repair returned equipment from our jobsites. Additionally this person will be required to operate our DZ vehicles including our Flat-Bed Tilt and Load and Water Truck for deliveries and pickups at our jobsites.

Specific Job Duties;

- Inspect equipment and vehicles in accordance with established procedures and checklists
- Assist the shop team in performing moderate to complex servicing and repair work on pumps, engines and other necessary power equipment.
- Perform cleaning, maintenance and repair of various construction equipment.
- Use a variety of testing equipment and methods to determine malfunctions and the need for repair
- Check and change oil, oil filters, fuel filters and air filters in diesel and gas equipment
- Service and repair vehicles (if licensed)
- Maintain records of work performed and the need for future servicing.
- Drive and load heavy trucks to make deliveries or to pick up materials and equipment.
- Drive vehicles as needed including towing trailers and equipment.
- Maintain an electronic log book of on duty driving as required by MTO
- Advise shop manager of work that has been and remains to be completed
- Perform other related work as required and assigned.
- Clean and maintain shop facilities and equipment

Work Environment;

- Travel to and from jobsites is required
- Overtime as required




- Hazards associated with driving as well as maintenance and repair.
- Work both indoors and outdoors
- May be exposed to high levels of noise

Core Competencies;

- Excellent Defensive Driving Skills
- Knowledge of tilt and load equipment an asset
- Knowledge of proper loading techniques an asset
- Proven mechanical abilities, and strong working knowledge of mechanical application and repair techniques
- Highly versatile, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Creative and innovative thinking with problem solving skills
- Accountability and Dependability with strong attention to detail.
- Able to operate heavy equipment competently
- Hand and Power tool skills
- Good written and oral communication
- Good team work with a robust ability to also work independently

Requirements;

- Possess a valid Class DZ license with a clean drivers abstract
- Forklift operator certification an asset
- Knowledge of load securement standards required.
- Completion of college/vocational or technical training preferred
- Certified trade credentials an asset; Heavy Equipment, Automotive, Electrical, Welding etc.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50lb

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Can you provide a clean drivers abstract?

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- D Class driving: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- DZ Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Shop Technician (Guelph)
🏢 Insitu Contractors
📍 Guelph