{"id":10744,"date":"2026-02-09T22:01:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T22:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobhouse.ca\/jobboards\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=10744"},"modified":"2026-02-10T15:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T15:28:09","slug":"matthews-equipment-limited-o-a-herc-rentals-131-dowty-rd-ajax-on-l1s-2g3-canada-2-heavy-duty-equipment-mechanic","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobhouse.ca\/jobboards\/job\/matthews-equipment-limited-o-a-herc-rentals-131-dowty-rd-ajax-on-l1s-2g3-canada-2-heavy-duty-equipment-mechanic\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy-duty equipment mechanic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Company:\u00a0Matthews Equipment Limited o\/a Herc Rentals<\/p>\n<p>Business information:\u00a0Herc Rentals Inc. is a premier, full-service equipment rental firm providing our customers the equipment, services and solutions they need to achieve optimal performance safely, efficiently and effectively. With more than 50 years of equipment rental expertise, approximately 5,600 employees and 312 company-operated locations primarily in the United States and Canada, Herc Rentals serves a broad range of customer markets, including large and small companies in construction; industrial customers such as large industrial manufacturing plants, refineries and petrochemical operations; and other customers.<\/p>\n<p>Business Address: 11230 &#8211; 88 Ave. Fort Saskatchewan, AB, T8L 3W5<\/p>\n<p>Work Locations:\u00a0131 Dowty Rd., Ajax, ON L1S 2G3, Canada, and other locations across the Greater Toronto Area<\/p>\n<p>Type of Employment:\u00a0Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/p>\n<p>Estimated Start Date:\u00a0As soon as possible<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Job Description:<\/p>\n<p>Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions<br \/>\nDiagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required: internal combustion engines, DC electrical systems, propane systems, hydraulics, and fuel systems<br \/>\nAdjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts: perform major repairs to maintain fleet equipment using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments independently<br \/>\nTest repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers&#8217; specifications<br \/>\nClean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work: conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services<br \/>\nService attachments and working tools: reconditioning and replacing of assorted parts of the heavy equipment<br \/>\nVerify and repair emission control systems: operate and test equipment to ensure it passes Herc Rentals quality and efficiency standards<br \/>\nInstruct apprentices<br \/>\nOrder parts and maintain inventory<br \/>\nKeep maintenance reports and documentation<br \/>\nDevelop and maintain a consistent schedule of performing preventative maintenance of all Herc Rentals owned fleet at your branch<br \/>\nPerform routine maintenance and repairs on all Herc Rentals fleet equipment and trucks independently<br \/>\nAssist shop lead with customer damage estimates and repairs<br \/>\nProduce timely and detailed service reports and repair logs<br \/>\nEnter and review work orders and complete part ordering via fleet management system<br \/>\nDiagnoses problem areas for any significant wear or tear on the equipment<br \/>\nTake service calls when shop lead is absent and dispatch Field Service Mechanic to ensure repairs are completed in a timely and efficient fashion<br \/>\nMaintain work area in a clean and organized manner<br \/>\nAssist in training \u201cC\u201d and \u201cB\u201d Mechanics while taking direction from the shop lead<br \/>\nFollow all company\u2019s procedures and protocols<br \/>\nRequirements<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Education:\u00a0Completion of secondary school is required.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in the trade is required.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Welding experience is an asset.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Driver\u2019s license is required.<\/p>\n<p>Security and safety:\u00a0Driving record check (abstract) is required.<\/p>\n<p>Work conditions and Physical capabilities:\u00a0Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing and walking, Hand-eye co-ordination, Manual dexterity and Standing for extended periods.<\/p>\n<p>Personal suitability:\u00a0Excellent written communication, Excellent oral communication, Initiative, Client focus, Accurate, Judgement, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player, Organized, Dependability, Flexibility, Reliability.<\/p>\n<p>Major work area:\u00a0Mechanical transmissions, Hydraulic transmissions.<\/p>\n<p>Diesel Engine Repair Specialization:\u00a0Fuel injection system, Exhaust system, Cooling system, Lubrication system, Air conditioning system, Engine control system, Major internal engine repairs or overhaul.<\/p>\n<p>Mechanical Maintenance and Repair Specialization:\u00a0Mechanical transmissions, Drive trains and final drives, Hydraulic transmissions, Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering, Off-road vehicle tires and wheels, Brake system.<\/p>\n<p>Powered Equipment Repair Specialization:\u00a0Hydraulic-operated working attachments, Cable-operated working attachments, Compressors, Pumps, Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts<\/p>\n<p>Weight Handling:\u00a0Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)<\/p>\n<p>Language:\u00a0English is required<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Salary:\u00a0$36.00 per hour, 44 hours per week<\/p>\n<p>Benefits:\u00a0Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits, Paramedical services coverage, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Pension plan, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Travel insurance, Wellness program, Learning\/training paid by employer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Important Information:\u00a0The regular schedule will be from Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. However, flexibility on schedule is required.\u00a0Work on weekends may be required depending on the business\u2019 needs. Overtime may be required. On call service is required.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Apply by email to:\u00a0cindy.samaroo@hercrentals.com<\/p>\n<p>Apply by mail to:\u00a0131 Dowty Rd., Ajax, ON L1S 2G3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5644,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"131 Dowty Rd., Ajax, ON L1S 2G3, Canada","_application":"cindy.samaroo@hercrentals.com","_company_name":"Matthews Equipment Limited o\/a Herc Rentals","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":"HOUR"},"job_listing_region":[80],"job-categories":[38],"job-types":[2],"class_list":{"0":"post-10744","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-on","6":"job_listing_category-trades-transport-equipment","7":"job_listing_type-full-time","9":"job-type-full-time"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobhouse.ca\/jobboards\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/10744","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobhouse.ca\/jobboards\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobhouse.ca\/jobboards\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobhouse.ca\/jobboards\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobhouse.ca\/jobboards\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10744"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobhouse.ca\/jobboards\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=10744"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobhouse.ca\/jobboards\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=10744"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobhouse.ca\/jobboards\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=10744"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}