Job Description

Actively looking for a 421A Heavy Equipment Technician based in London, Ontario. The position offers an opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of heavy equipment in a well-established shop environment. This role involves approximately 80% shop-based work and 20% field service, with mechanics taking equipped service trucks home for job site calls. The company operates a modern facility with overhead cranes, organized bay sections, and digital work management systems, serving a dominant local market with year-round work availability.

Requirements

Must-haves:
• Red Seal Journeyman 421A Heavy Equipment Technician certification
• Would look at 4th year apprentices
• Valid Ontario driver's license with good insurance record
• Ability to work on multiple equipment brands (Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, Link Belt, Case, Sany, Kubota, etc.)
• Own hand tools (up to 3/4 inch drive, inch and a half wrenches, etc.

Nice-to-haves:
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Experience with diagnostic troubleshooting on heavy equipment
• Multi-brand equipment background
• Recently certified journeymen with strong foundational knowledge

Compensation & Benefits

• Wage: $45–$52/hour (based on experience and qualifications)
• Overtime: Time-and-a-half after 44 hours per week; typical 2–5 hours weekly (additional hours during winter shutdown period)
• Health & Dental: Full coverage (extended health, dental, vision, life insurance) at no employee cost through Canada Life
• Paramedical: 100% direct-bill coverage; prescriptions fully covered
• Retirement: 4% RRSP/DPSP matching program
• Vacation: 2 weeks standard (negotiable)
• Uniforms & Coveralls: Provided through contracted service
• Tool & Boot Allowance: Program under review and improvement
• Additional Perks: Monthly shop lunches, golf tournaments, barbecues, and supplier-supported events
• Take Hom Service Vehicle

Hours

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift with flexible start times
• Seasonal Variation: Extended hours during winter shutdown (December) for major equipment repairs
• On-Call: Rare after-hours calls; primarily day-shift role
• Work Environment: Mix of shop-based diagnostics/repairs and field service calls; service truck work required

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