Bilingual Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Cranes)
Laval, Quebec · Full-Time · Up to $48.00/hr
A long-established crane and heavy-equipment dealer is hiring a bilingual heavy equipment mechanic for its Laval shop. Shop-based work on cranes and lifting equipment with occasional field calls across Quebec, up to $48/hr, full benefits, pension, and plenty of overtime. French and English required.
A long-established crane and heavy-equipment dealer is hiring a Bilingual Heavy Equipment Mechanic for its Laval shop. This is a permanent, mostly shop-based role with some field service calls to customer sites across Quebec (travel covered for longer trips). You'll work on cranes, boom trucks, heavy forklifts and other lifting equipment. Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this role. What you'll do: - Pre-delivery inspections (PDI) and setting up new cranes - Commercial inspections, diagnostics and repairs - Preventative maintenance, from oil changes to major repairs - Field service calls to customer sites across Quebec as needed Requirements: - Licensed Heavy Equipment Technician (Journeyman or Red Seal) preferred; final-year apprentices ready to challenge the exam will be considered - Experience with heavy or industrial equipment such as cranes or heavy forklifts is a strong asset - Comfortable reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting electrical systems (a big part of the crane side) - Comfortable working at heights is an asset (tower crane work) - Strong written and spoken communication in both French and English (this is a customer-facing role) Compensation and benefits: - Up to $48.00/hr based on experience - Annual tool ($1,000) and boot ($250) allowances - Benefits and pension plan - Significant overtime available