Shop Technician, Heavy Equipment

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 27, 2026
1 position

$49.98 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 36 hours per week

Job summary

The technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and servicing Caterpillar heavy equipment within the shop environment. They must also maintain accurate service reports and ensure excellent communication with customers to meet their needs.

Job details

We are currently looking to hire a heavy equipment technician to join our team in Ottawa! As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for servicing all types of Caterpillar equipment and components in our shop. Your day will include planning, trouble shooting and repairing, as well as, preparing necessary service reports for customers. We are looking for people who are interested in diverse product range. Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic team player who will focus on safety and customer satisfaction in every job. You must possess a strong work ethic and a positive attitude to get the job done right and on time. Pay Type Full Time, Permanent Compensation $49.98 The listed wage is just one component of our total rewards package, and eligibility to additional premiums may be available. As a Shop Technician, Heavy Equipment, YOU will experience: * Working within one of the safest organizations in the industry where your safety and well-being are our most important priority * Working for the best in class equipment dealer and with the premium Caterpillar brand * Opportunities to continuously Learn, Grow and Develop with our Toromont team through our internal Training teams that are geared for your success * Competitive total rewards including: wages, benefits, and premiums (as eligible) * An opportunity for flexible work schedules and opportunities across multiple locations across Eastern Canada In a typical day, YOU will: * Demonstrate safe, environmentally sound and healthy work behaviours at all times, in support of Toromont’s Health and Safety Policies, Programs and initiatives * Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems using Caterpillar testing equipment * Repair and service Caterpillar and all heavy equipment within the established standards * Prepare accurate service and repair reports in a timely manner * Maintain excellent customer relations through frequent communication * Undertake assignments as required in support of customer needs Must-haves for this role: * A Licensed Heavy Equipment Technician with a minimum of 3-5 years experience working in the trade * Highly safety conscious with basic knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication * Able to read and understand prints, drawings and technical bulletins * Customer centric with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills * High attention to detail and analytical with excellent relationship management * Work with a sense of urgency and high standards to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment * Self-motivated team player with high integrity and initiative * Strong computer skills and familiarity with Cat Systems would be an asset * Willing and able to work flexible hours in support of business requirements * A valid Driver's License with a clean Driver's Abstract * Shifts Open: Mon-Thurs 1:30-12am (Evening shift premium) and Weekend Shift Fri, Sat,& Sun 6:00 am-6:30 pm (4 hour company top up +shift premium) About Toromont Cat With over 4,000 employees and 56 locations from Manitoba to Newfoundland, Toromont Cat has a proven track record, industry knowledge, dealership infrastructure, and service mindset to ensure our Construction, Mining, and Power Generation customers succeed. At Toromont Cat, work is built around people's strengths, our products, technology and an outstanding customer experience and through our strong partnership with Caterpillar ™, Toromont Cat takes care of our employees who take care of our customers! When you join our team, you become a member of the Toromont family. Your success is our success! Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please note that our hiring processes involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening, assessing, or selecting candidates; all final decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. #LI-KM1 #LI-Onsite

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed heavy equipment technicians with 3-5 years of trade experience and a valid driver's license. Proficiency in reading technical drawings and basic fabrication skills such as welding and cutting are required.