Role: Heavy Equipment Technician
Location: Mississauga, ON
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday to Friday) + overtime as required
Job Summary:
Amaco Construction Equipment is seeking a skilled and self-motivated Heavy Equipment Technician to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty construction and municipal equipment - both in-shop and in the field when needed. This role demands strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic expertise, a commitment to safety, and excellent communication skills.
Compensation:
- $40–$47 an hour (starting salary and have flexibility depending on your background/experience)
- Overtime opportunities available
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Continuous technical training on equipment brands (CAN/US)
- Opportunities for professional development and certification
- Safety-first work environment with room for career growth
Job Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on heavy equipment
- Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections, especially on rental units
- Assist with field service calls and conduct on-road repairs as required
- Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure successful post-repair testing
- Complete daily service reports, warranty paperwork, and documentation accurately
- Perform welding repairs as needed
- Comply with all safety procedures and report any unsafe work conditions or incidents
- Stay current with technical advancements through regular training sessions
- Travel as required and be able to work independently in remote or fast-paced environments
Qualifications:
- Valid 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician License (required)
– OR –
- Valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician License (required)
– OR –
- Completion of all required schooling and currently eligible to write the certification exam (required)
- Minimum 1 year of experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment (for licensed technicians)
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic diagnostic skills
- Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components
- Ability to read and interpret service manuals and schematics
- Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract; D/Z license is an asset
- Physically capable of lifting up to 80 lbs
- Proficiency with computer-based diagnostics and service documentation
- Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills
- Safety-focused, dependable, and self-driven
- Preferred: Experience with crusher/screening equipment
- Assets: Overhead crane certification, forklift, working at heights, and First Aid certification
The role is an actual open position
Amaco represents a specialized group of manufacturers serving the municipal, road building, paving, aggregate, and industrial sectors. We are known for delivering equipment solutions that improve productivity and reduce operating costs. Our values - quality, integrity, and trustworthiness - are the foundation of our success, and we hire people who embody them.
Amaco Construction Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.
