Posted 6 days ago
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
@ Express Employment Professionals
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic for a premier infrastructure and environmental services client in North York, ON. The full-time permanent role covers diagnostics, preventive maintenance, component overhauls and roadside repairs on heavy equipment and commercial trucks. Pay is $38.00 to $45.00 per hour, with a Monday to Friday schedule of 11-hour shifts and optional Saturday overtime.
Pay:
$38–$45 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair heavy equipment and commercial trucks
- Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections
- Rebuild and overhaul engines, transmissions and final drives
- Perform welding, fabrication and emergency roadside repairs
- Maintain maintenance records and work orders
Requirements summary:
- Valid 310T or 421A certification (Red Seal an asset)
- Minimum 3 years of Canadian heavy equipment experience preferred
- Experience with Caterpillar backhoes, excavators and hydrovac trucks
- Strong skills in electronic diagnostics and schematic reading
- Valid Ontario driver's licence with clean abstract
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 52.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | 310T, 421A, Red Seal |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Uniform provided |
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Express Employment Professionals
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Full company description
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.
- LinkedIn followers
- 189,455
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14,384
- Reported office locations
- 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
- Other recorded names
- Express Employment International Headquarters
- Express Employment International
- Specialties
- professional
- administrative
- commercial
- employment
- jobs
- staffing
- personnel
- career
- hiring
- workforce
- placement
- temporary
- human resources
- skilled trades
- direct hire
- light industrial
- and office services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | professionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 364 |
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310T / 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
Location: North York, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Company
Our client is a premier infrastructure and environmental services provider delivering essential civil construction, utility, and excavation solutions across the region. Operating a modern, high-capacity fleet—including specialized hydrovac trucks, heavy excavators, backhoes, and haulers—they take pride in maintaining top-tier equipment reliability and safety standards. They offer a fast-paced, team-oriented shop environment where skilled trades professionals can grow their technical expertise and build long-term careers.
Why Join?
- Consistent Year-Round Work: Stable, permanent fleet maintenance without winter slowdowns.
- Modern Shop & Fleet: Access to updated diagnostic tools and well-maintained machinery.
- High Earning Potential: Scheduled built-in overtime every week plus optional weekend shifts.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage after 3 months.
- Retirement Matching: 4% employer RRSP match to support long-term financial growth.
- Apparel Provided: Fully supplied company uniforms and safety support.
Shift & Schedule
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (Full-Time)
- Daily Hours: 11-hour shifts (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break = 52.5 paid hours/week)
- Available Shifts:
- Shift A: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Shift B: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Weekend Work: Optional Saturday shifts available for additional overtime earnings.
Compensation & Earnings Breakdown
- Base Wage: $38.00 – $45.00 / hour (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
- Additional Income: Optional Saturday overtime work available to further increase annual compensation.
Position Overview
We are seeking two skilled and safety-focused 310T / 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic to join our client’s shop team. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnostic troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, component overhauls, and emergency roadside repairs across a diverse fleet of heavy equipment and commercial trucks.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot, inspect, and repair heavy equipment and commercial fleets, including Caterpillar backhoes, hydraulic excavators, hydrovac trucks, loaders, and dump trucks. Diagnose complex failures in diesel engines, emissions systems (DPF/DEF), transmissions, hydraulic circuits, electrical systems, brakes, and drivetrains.
- Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled oil changes, fluid flushes, safety inspections, and system checks to maximize operational uptime and fleet life.
- Component Overhaul: Rebuild, overhaul, or replace major machinery assemblies, including engines, transmissions, differentials, final drives, and turbochargers.
- Welding & Fabrication: Perform structural, maintenance, and repair welding on equipment. Design and fabricate custom parts as required.
- Roadside & Field Support: Perform emergency roadside repairs and breakdown troubleshooting safely and efficiently to keep operations running smoothly.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate heavy machinery (backhoes, loaders, H/D trucks) within shop and yard areas for testing, staging, and diagnostic purposes.
- Documentation & Cleanliness: Maintain detailed maintenance records, work orders, and service logs. Keep shop tools and workspaces clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
Qualifications & Licensing
- Certification: Valid 310T Truck & Transport Mechanic or 421A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician license (Red Seal certification is an asset).
- Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of Canadian heavy equipment or fleet maintenance experience preferred.
- Fleet Familiarity: Direct experience working on Caterpillar Backhoes, Hydraulic Excavators, Hydrovac Trucks, and tandem/tri-axle dump trucks (or direct equivalents).
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency reading hydraulic/electrical schematics, conducting modern electronic diagnostics, performing heavy fabrication/welding, and engine overhauls.
- Driver's License: Valid Ontario Driver’s License with a clean abstract (Class D or AZ license is a strong asset).
- Safety & Mindset: Commitment to workplace health and safety protocols and team collaboration.
Compliance & Equity Statement
This posting reflects a current employment opportunity. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, family status, or any other protected ground under applicable legislation.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to notify the recruiter so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Recruitment Process & Candidate Information
Our recruitment process may include interviews, reference checks, and verification of relevant education, certifications, and employment history. These steps help ensure alignment between candidate qualifications and the requirements of the role.
All candidate information collected during the recruitment and selection process will be handled confidentially and used solely for hiring purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.
To ensure a fair and transparent hiring process, automated decision-making or artificial intelligence (AI) tools are not used to screen, evaluate, or select candidates for this position. All applications are reviewed and assessed by members of the hiring team.
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