Heavy Equipment Technician / Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Technician / Mechanic 

LOCATION:London, ON

WORK ENVIRONMENT: In-Shop Opportunity

WHAT TO EXPECT:
 

• Signing bonus $2,500 for fully licensed 310T or 421A
• Stable scheduling: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (40 hours/week)
• Quarterly bonus opportunities - up to $1,500/quarter
• Steady maintenance, repairs and CVIP inspections
• Variable equipment including street sweepers, vac trucks and refuse trucks
• 2 weeks vacation and 3 paid personal days
• Group benefit coverage - 100% paid for by the Company

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:
 

• Licensed mechanic - 310T or 421A
• Open to level 4 apprentices
• Strong work ethic
• Mechanically inclined; hydraulic, pneumatic, diagnostics, inspections and electrical
• Ability to adapt based on the work in the shop
• Willing to mentor and assist with apprenticeship learning

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/ Certification:
 

• Licensed Journeyperson Certification
• Valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract - CDL License an asset

Experience:
 

• 3+ years' experience as a working on various types of heavy equipment
• Experienced with hydraulic and/or electrical work
• Experience setting up and operating complex machinery
• Experience using MS Office Suite

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Perform mechanical repairs on a variety of heavy equipment represented by JJE
• Perform hydraulic and electrical diagnostics
• Conduct repairs in a timely and effective manner, communicating effectively with the Service Writer and Parts team to ensure optimal efficiency
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks and inspections
• Communicate with Lead Hand and/or Service Manager regarding job progress and job status changes
• Maintain organized and safe work area, shop tools and service vans

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees must:
 

• Work in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation/regulations/safety policies
• Report any known workplace hazard or safety violations
• Cooperate with their workplace's Safety Committee or health and safety representative
• Use any safety equipment, protective devices or clothing required
• Not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the Company or by the regulations.

Work Environment:
 

• Shop, Warehouse, Yard environment
• Frequent exposure to noise, dust and dirt

Physical Demand:
 

• Frequently required to lift and move moderately heavy objects (up to 50lbs)
• Frequently standing and walking

WHO WE ARE:

As the leading distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) provides mobile infrastructure-maintenance equipment to municipalities and contractors across Canada and the US. Through our branch network, we sell, rent, lease, service and support vacuum trucks, refuse & recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras.

JJE is a dynamic and growing organization, focused on maintaining an "employer of choice" culture. We have a stable, team-based, and collaborative work environment that drives our organization to be best-in-class within our industry. We offer opportunities across Canada and the U.S. and are committed to providing challenging and rewarding career paths for our employees. JJE provides very competitive compensation packages, robust group benefits and an opportunity to grow professionally.

JJE is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.

If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify HR in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.

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