Gear Equipment Inc. is a Canadian owned and operated construction services company providing a growing range of equipment and services. When Gear Equipment started operations in Ontario in June 2014, Gear had only two Vac Trucks and a dream. By 2015 Gear Equipment had 6 trucks in our fleet and grew again in 2016 to 16 units, and we continue to expand. Our Dry Suction and Wet / Dry Hybrid capabilities bring time- and cost-saving innovation to our customers.
Gear brings innovative and flexible services and equipment to the Greater Toronto and Vancouver Areas and is also home of Mecalac equipment. We offer rental, sales, and service of this new versatile line of excavators, loaders, dumpers, and compactors, including specialized rail-based equipment.
If you are looking to work for a growing company who values the contribution of its employees and you demonstrate creativity, initiative, flexibility and a high-level commitment, Gear might be the place for you.

SUMMARY:

The Heavy Equipment or 310T License Mechanic – Nightshift position will be responsible for electrical diagnostic work, vehicle, truck and equipment repairs within our Ontario division.
Location: Gear Equipment’s Main Shop (Bradford, Ontario)
Hours of Operations: Monday through Friday, 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in electrical, hydraulics, and general truck repairs
• Ability to trouble shoot, diagnose, and repair equipment on own
• Punctual, willing to learn and works well with others
• Experienced and fully competent in using Cummins INSITE to diagnose and verify repairs on Cummins engines
• On highway Diesel engine aftertreatment diagnostic and repair experience
• Experience using Eaton Roadranger to diagnose and repair drivetrain issues.
• Ability to use electrical diagnostic tools to find short circuits and open circuits in wiring harnesses.
• Must be able to read and understand heavy truck circuit wiring diagrams
• Able to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience performing maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, experience with vacuum trucks is an asset
• 310T or 421A license is an asset
• DZ license with clean driver’s abstract
• Must be able to provide their own basic work tools, while task-specific tools will be supplied
• Literate and able to communicate effectively in English and able to read drawings, equipment manuals, etc.
• Comfortable with going on project job sites
• Able to work on occasional Saturdays and evenings as and when required
• Proven track record and take pride knowing the job is well done

• Observe and follow all necessary safety regulations when operating any machinery, equipment, and tools
• Diagnose and repair vehicles accurately and within a reasonable time frame, with a high quality of work
• Diagnose and repair equipment/vehicles including Heavy Trucks, Diesel Engine Fuel Systems,
• Use electrical diagnostic tools to find short circuits and open circuits in chassis wiring harness
• Perform step-by-step diagnostics and repair using Cummins INSITE, Navistar NED and Eaton Roadranger
• Perform Caterpillar truck electronic and electrical diagnostic and repair
• Remain up to date on the most current on highway heavy diesel technology
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to by Senior Management