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Field Service Technician - Material Handling

@ Wajax

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Wajax is hiring a Field Service Technician for material handling equipment, performing testing, diagnosis, repair, maintenance and reconditioning of heavy equipment, transmissions and engines, mostly on-site at customer locations or roadside. The role requires a Red Seal journeyman or apprenticeship registration, with 2-3 years of experience, and the posting lists competitive pay, health and dental benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect, diagnose and repair heavy equipment and engines
  • Service equipment in the shop and on-site at customers
  • Recondition and remanufacture components
  • Complete work orders, warranty information and service records
  • Communicate with customers and branch supervisors

Requirements summary:

  • Red Seal journeyman or provincial apprenticeship registration
  • 2-3 years of work experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient written and verbal communication
  • Proven customer service ability

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Benefits mentioned

DentalHealth spending account
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-20

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleevening
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Warehouse, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training

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Wajax

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Full company description

Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing, government and utilities, and oil and gas. \​\ Together We Get More Done.™ -- Fondée en 1858, Wajax (WJX à la Bourse de Toronto) est l’un des fournisseurs de produits et de services industriels les plus anciens et les plus diversifiés au Canada. La Corporation tire parti d’un système de distribution intégré pour vendre et fournir des pièces et des services à de nombreux clients de différents secteurs de l’économie canadienne : construction, foresterie, exploitation minière, industrie, commerce, sables bitumineux, transport, traitement des métaux, gouvernements et services publics ainsi que pétrole et gaz. \​\ Ensemble, nous en faisons plus.

LinkedIn followers
45,936
People associated on LinkedIn
1,912
Reported office locations
  • 10 Diesel Dr, Etobicoke, Ontario M8W 2T8, CA
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Oil and Gas
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • Wajax
Specialties
  • Mining
  • Oil Sands
  • Oil & Gas
  • Construction
  • Forestry
  • Marine
  • Power Generation
  • Industrial Parts & Service
  • Material Handling
  • Cranes & Utilities
  • Agriculture
  • Food & Beverage
  • On & Off Highway Power
  • Warehouse Racking & Solutions
  • and Engineering Repair Services
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0

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Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing…

FieldValue
IndustryMachinery Manufacturing
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersEtobicoke, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesMiningOil SandsOil & GasConstructionForestryMarinePower GenerationIndustrial Parts & Service Material HandlingCranes & Utilities
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Job description

The Opportunity

Responsible for providing quality workmanship, consistent service, and technical knowledge to the customers. Performs all tasks related to the testing, diagnosing, repair, maintenance, and reconditioning of heavy equipment, transmissions, engines (gasoline and diesel), and engine components typically on-site at customer or road side assistance.

The Role

  • Inspect and diagnose components and equipment for servicing needs.
  • Communicate with equipment owners for authorization of servicing and repairs as required.
  • Service and repair equipment in the shop and on-site for the customer.
  • Recondition and remanufacture components as required for equipment, engine and hydraulic repairs.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers.
  • Communicate equipment servicing needs as required with Branch Supervisor/Manager.
  • Communicate work performed and complete service paperwork.
  • Update and maintain service records
  • Fill out warranty information
  • Complete work orders
  • Participate in manufacturers’ and in house service training. Training may occur during work and/or after work hours.
  • Participate in all required Health & Safety Training.
  • Comply with the Health & Safety program and practices.
  • Performance of daily duties in a manner conducive to a safe workplace.
  • Work with Manufacturers online support.
  • Conduct housekeeping duties
  • Maintain a professional company image at all times.
  • Meet requirements of Field Level Hazard and Job Hazard assessments
  • Where required tests, measures, and verifies electrical component operations, including energized components and electrical fields; conducts building transfer tests to confirm correct operation of transfer switches, breakers, and generator units.

The Candidate

  • Education: Trade certification, Journeyman Red Seal and/or currently registered in a related Provincial Apprenticeship program.
  • Work Experience: 2-3 years
  • Knowledge: Proficient written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to work with customers, exceptional customer service; demonstrated mechanical aptitude, analysis and problem solving skills

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

  • Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
  • Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
  • Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
  • Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

\\ Together we get more done.

#WJX

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