Posted 2 months ago
Field Technician (Forklift or Heavy Equipment Mechanic)
@ Hansler Industries
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Hansler Industries is hiring a Field Technician (Forklift or Heavy Equipment Mechanic) to repair and maintain material handling equipment at customer sites from its Mississauga, Ontario service team. The role involves diagnosing and servicing machinery, coordinating parts and paperwork, and driving to customer locations in the region. The posting states a base pay of $40 to $45 per hour, depending on experience, and an onsite arrangement.
Pay:
$40–$45 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, repair and maintain material handling equipment
- Complete routine maintenance and safety inspections
- Communicate with dispatcher and customers on service jobs
- Order and prepare parts with the Parts department
- Maintain work orders and warranty paperwork
Requirements summary:
- At least 5 years heavy equipment or automotive repair experience
- Provincial Heavy Duty or Automotive Journeyperson ticket or Red Seal
- Experience with hydraulics and electric engines an asset
- Linde forklift experience a strong asset
- Valid driver's licence and travel to customer sites
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Heavy Duty Journeyperson ticket, Automotive Journeyperson ticket, Red Seal trade certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Hansler Industries
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Premium multi-line dealer for forklifts, commercial dock & door, industrial floor care & racking solutions.
Full company description
Since 1953, our business has always dedicated itself to providing premium equipment and helping organizations service their customers better. Today, our core values hold strong as we’ve developed into a dealership that offers multiple services across the GTA and Eastern Ontario with an extended product line. We believe in working one-on-one with customers, identifying their needs, and delivering the best solutions through mutual partnership.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,533
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- 49
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- Other recorded names
- Hansler Industries
- Specialties
- Warehousing
- Logistics
- Material Handling
- and Transport
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Since 1953, our business has always dedicated itself to providing premium equipment and helping organizations service their customers better. Today, our core values hold strong as we’ve developed into a dealership that offers multiple services across the GTA and Eastern Ontario with an extended product line. We believe in working one-on-one with customers, identifying their needs, and delivering the best solutions…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Machinery Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1953 |
| Specialties | WarehousingLogisticsMaterial Handlingand Transport |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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Hansler Industries is an established material handling equipment dealership with 60 years of excellence in Canada. With an entrepreneurial spirit and customer focused approach, Hansler has achieved continuous growth year over year. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work. Hansler Industries is an integral entity of Leavitt Industrial Group.
The Opportunity
Hansler Industries is looking for a mechanically skilled Field Technician (Forklift or Heavy Equipment Mechanic) to join our Service team in Mississauga, Ontario. Reporting to the Service Manager, the Field Technician will be assigned to a variety of machinery repair tasks required by our loyal customers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As a Field Technician your key responsibilities will include:
- Diagnosing, repairing, and completing routine maintenance and safety inspections on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery
- Maintaining effective and consistent communication with the Service Dispatcher regarding ongoing Service jobs, and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Discussing Service job details with customers and communicating a clear understanding of the job scope and repair requirements
- Communicating with the Parts department via phone and email to ensure required parts are ordered, and preparing required parts before visiting job sites
- Maintaining proper documentation where needed, including work order forms and warranty paperwork
- Reporting any safety incidents promptly and adhering to all safety policies
Required Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:
- At least 5 years of heavy equipment or automotive repair experience in a related industry
- Provincial Heavy Duty or Automotive Journeyperson’s ticket or a Relevant Red Seal Trade Certification
- Experience with hydraulics and diagnosing and servicing electric engines is a strong asset
- Previous experience working on Linde Forklifts would be a strong asset
- Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience an asset
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with external customers and internal stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strong aptitude for learning and applying mechanical and technical concepts
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
- High school diploma
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites in the region is required
Benefits & Perks
Hansler Industries is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan:
- Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
- Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
- Annual health care spending account
- Life Insurance, short term disability, and travel insurance
- Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
- Employee assistance programs
- RRSP matching
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
The base pay range for this role is: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour, depending on experience.
This is an onsite role based in Mississauga, Ontario.
Hansler Industries would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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