Heavy Duty Mechanic
- ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
CRESS CONTRACTING
Job title: Heavy Duty Mechanic
Employment status: Full-Time Permanent
Posting Date: June 24, 2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team. The successful candidate will be
responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy duty equipment to ensure safe and reliable
operation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues
• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks
• Inspect equipment and complete service reports
• Troubleshoot engines, transmissions, braking systems, and hydraulic systems
• Ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with company and industry standards
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area
• Communicate repair needs and timelines with supervisor
• Operate equipment when needed.
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls as required.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as required.
Qualifications:
• Red Seal License
• Experience in repairing hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience with diagnostic software and electronic document/time keeping.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. AZ/DZ License an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation including the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to deal with changing priorities daily and multitask.
• Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.
• Must be able to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends.
• Travel to off site locations may be required.
• Willingness to work overtime or shifts as required
Application Instructions:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to abigail.leduc@picriver.com
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Heavy Duty Mechanic at Cress Contracting will diagnose and fix equipment problems and carry out preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks. The role also includes inspecting equipment, writing service reports, keeping tools and the work area clean, and responding to after-hours emergency calls.
Requirements
Candidates need a Red Seal licence, hands-on experience repairing hydraulic and electrical systems, and experience with diagnostic software. They must work well with little supervision, handle changing priorities, work outdoors in all weather, and know Ontario health and safety legislation.
Skills
- Heavy equipment repair
- Truck repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Engine diagnostics
- Transmission repair
- Braking systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Diagnostic software
- Service reporting
- Equipment inspection
- Electronic timekeeping
- Safety compliance
- Ontario Health and Safety Act
- Tool maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Self-directed work
- Team collaboration
Categories
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Construction
Keywords
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- heavy equipment mechanic
- truck mechanic
- diesel mechanic
- hydraulic systems
- electrical systems
- diagnostic software
- preventive maintenance
- Red Seal
- engine repair
- transmission repair
- brake systems
- Ontario Health and Safety Act
- construction equipment
- fleet maintenance
- service reports
- outdoor work
- Class AZ licence
- Class DZ licence
- shift work
Licences and certifications
- Red Seal
Tools
- diagnostic software