Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Battlefield Equipment Rentals•Lower South River, NS

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Battlefield Equipment Rentals, part of the Toromont Industries Ltd. family, is Canada’s leading construction equipment rental company. They are seeking a skilled Licensed Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join their Service team in Antigonish, NS. This full-time, permanent role is vital for ensuring the safe, reliable, and effective operation of their rental fleet and customer equipment. The company emphasizes a people-first culture, career growth opportunities, a strong team spirit, stability, and purpose-driven work.

Requirements

An experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic or a 3rd/4th year apprentice with strong diagnostic and failure analysis skills.
Hands-on experience repairing and maintaining a wide range of construction equipment including Genie, Skyjack and CAT.
Excellent communication skills and a knack for making customers feel valued.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently with excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to perform heavy lifting regularly up to 50lbs.
A strong commitment to safe work practices, environmental responsibility, and Battlefield’s health and safety policies.
A Licensed Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Preferred).
Flexibility to support on-call schedules and adapt to business demands.
Hydraulic system knowledge.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized shop environment.
Ownership of personal tools required for the role.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Cat systems (ET and SIS).
A technical understanding of CAT equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and accurately estimate repair costs.
Inspect rental equipment to ensure proper operation and identify faults or potential failures.
Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts, components, and systems using hand and power tools.
Test repaired equipment to confirm proper performance and manufacturer specifications compliance.
Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with company and factory standards.
Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on construction equipment.
Service attachments and related working tools.
Order parts as required to complete repairs efficiently.
Complete service reports and related documentation accurately.
Support branch operations by performing additional duties as assigned by the Branch and Service Managers.
Work cross-functionally with other departments to ensure timely repairs and service delivery
Collaborate seamlessly with your colleagues to create a supportive and efficient work environment.
Follow all workplace safety protocols and environmentally sound practices, making sure everyone stays safe.