Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic

Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy trucks, diesel engines, and related equipment, including attachments, hydraulic systems, transmissions, brakes, and emission controls. Instruct apprentices, manage parts inventory and maintenance records, and test repaired equipment to ensure it meets manufacturer specifications.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Cold/refrigerated Hot Noisy Work setting Various locations Willing to relocate Responsibilities Tasks Instruct apprentices Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required Order parts and maintain inventory Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts Keep maintenance reports and documentation Welding experience Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work Perform repair work on heavy trucks Service attachments and working tools Verify and repair emission control systems Perform other routine maintenance Experience and specialization Construction specialization Underground and tunnel work Area of specialization Tunnelling Diesel engine repair specialization Fuel injection system Exhaust system Cooling system Lubrication system Engine control system Major internal engine repairs or overhaul Installation and alignment of engines and machinery Powered equipment repair specialization Cable-operated working attachments Hydraulic-operated working attachments Compressors Pumps Electric generators Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization Mechanical transmissions Drive trains and final drives Hydraulic transmissions Off-road vehicle tires and wheels Brake system Additional information Security and safety Driver's validity licence check Transportation/travel information Willing to travel Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Attention to detail Bending, crouching, kneeling Hand-eye co-ordination Handling heavy loads Manual dexterity Standing for extended periods Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Judgement Reliability Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. Candidates need a valid driver's licence, must be willing to travel and relocate, and should be able to perform physically demanding work in varied outdoor environments.