Heavy Equipment Technician (421A)
Orangeville, Ontario · Full-Time · $46.50/hr + overtime
An access-solutions and infrastructure company is hiring a licensed 421A Heavy Equipment Technician for a shop-and-field role based at its Orangeville (or Ottawa-area/Morrisburg) yard. 14 days on / 7 off with travel to job sites across Eastern Canada. $46.50/hr firm plus strong overtime, company service truck, LOA and lodging covered, full benefits, RRSP and stock matching, and profit sharing.
An access-solutions and infrastructure company that supports energy, industrial, and construction projects across Canada is hiring a licensed 421A Heavy Equipment Technician. This is a mix of shop and field work — you'll work from a company service truck keeping loaders, heavy equipment, and trucks safe and ready, and travel to job sites across Eastern Canada. The role is based out of the Orangeville yard or the Ottawa-area (Morrisburg) yard. Schedule: - 14 days on / 7 days off - Field days typically 10-12 hours; yard days ~8 hours (6-7am start) - Willing to be dispatched to field jobs on short notice What you'll do: - Keep trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment in ready-to-work condition - Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical issues - Handle field breakdowns and complete repairs from a service truck - Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and larger overhauls - Support and mentor apprentices; take on welding repairs as needed - Equipment is mostly John Deere and CAT loaders and heavy equipment, plus a few trucks What you bring: - 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician licence with 3+ years' experience - Comfortable working independently in the field and being away during your shift - Own tooling up to 3/4" drive (larger provided) - Valid licence with a clean driver's abstract (fewer than 6 demerit points) - DZ/AZ, air-brake endorsement, 310T, and welding all strong assets - E-log book experience an asset What's offered: - $46.50/hr firm plus significant overtime (paid after 44 hrs/week) - 14 on / 7 off schedule with paid travel - Company service truck and gas card for field work - LOA, meals, and lodging covered when working away - Full employer-paid health benefits, Health Care Spending Account, and EFAP - RRSP matching, employee stock purchase plan, and profit sharing - Annual boot allowance