Heavy Equipment Mechanic – In-House / Shop

Location: Woodbridge, Ontario

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: In-House / Shop-Based

Pay: $35.00–$55.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and licensing

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join a busy, well-established in-house service team in Woodbridge, Ontario. This is a full-time, shop-based position focused on diagnosing, repairing, inspecting, and maintaining a diverse range of heavy construction, paving, roadbuilding, municipal, and compacting equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable mechanic who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting and wants a stable shop environment with consistent work. You will work closely with the Service Manager, Parts Department, and other technicians to ensure equipment is repaired properly, safely, and efficiently.

Compensation

• $35.00–$55.00 per hour, based on experience
• Competitive pay for experienced and licensed technicians
• Full-time, stable employment
• Benefits package
• Long-term growth opportunities within the service department

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment and machinery.
• Perform repairs on paving equipment, roadbuilding equipment, compactors, rollers, pavers, brooms, hot boxes, and related machinery.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, drivetrains, brakes, steering, and other mechanical components.
• Complete preventative maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and scheduled repairs.
• Prepare equipment for customer delivery, rental, sale, demonstration, or return to service.
• Complete equipment inspections and identify required parts, repairs, and potential safety concerns.
• Support warranty repairs, machine setup, and pre-delivery inspections as required.
• Coordinate with the Service Manager and Parts Department to keep repairs moving efficiently.
• Complete work orders, service reports, time entries, parts usage, and inspection documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
• Assist with moving, loading, unloading, or staging equipment around the shop and yard when required.
• Communicate repair status, parts requirements, priorities, and timelines with the service team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Shop Mechanic, Field Service Technician, or similar position.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics, and mechanical repairs.
• Experience working with construction, paving, roadbuilding, municipal, or compacting equipment is strongly preferred.
• 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or 310T Truck and Coach Technician licence is considered an asset; equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented shop.
• Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record preferred.
• Comfortable completing work orders and documentation using phones, tablets, computers, or service software.
• Reliable, organized, safety-conscious, and able to manage changing repair priorities.

Work Environment

This is primarily an in-house, shop-based position in Woodbridge, Ontario. The role focuses on diagnostics, repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections, and equipment preparation within the shop and yard. Occasional local equipment movement or customer-related support may be required, but this is not intended to be a mobile field-service position.

What We Offer

• $35.00–$55.00 per hour based on experience
• Stable, full-time employment
• Consistent shop-based work
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to work on specialized heavy construction and roadbuilding equipment
• Support from an experienced Service and Parts team
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a mechanically strong, dependable technician who takes pride in diagnosing problems correctly and completing quality repairs. The ideal candidate is comfortable working on a variety of heavy equipment, understands hydraulics, diesel, electrical, and mechanical systems, and can manage repairs from initial diagnosis through completion.

If you are an experienced heavy equipment mechanic looking for strong hourly compensation, consistent work, and a long-term shop-based opportunity, we would like to hear from you.