Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Kitchener, ON. The role involves maintaining and servicing construction equipment, ensuring safety compliance, diagnosing issues, and providing guidance to apprentices. Candidates should have a Heavy Equipment License and at least 5 years of experience. This is a full-time, in-person position focused on sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is one of Canada’s largest and most diversified infrastructure companies. We de-risk the most challenging parts of construction by offering vertically integrated infrastructure solutions for public and private projects of every scale.

For over 40 years, our teams have been designing, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure for Canada’s growing cities. From excavating and demolition to foundations, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to complete an entire project without the need for subcontractors. Green is in our name because we believe in the necessity of sustainable solutions. We’re leaders in energy efficiency and we’re at the forefront of incorporating recycled and reused materials.

With our sights set on building a better tomorrow, we’re committed to long-term relationships and long-term thinking. We uphold the highest standards of safety and quality, ensuring every project provides the greatest benefits to our customers with the least disruption to our communities. The work we do shapes the future of our cities and will pave a new path for the future of our industry.

GIP is currently seeking an Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Key Responsibilities
• Ensure all Workplace Safety, Environmental and National Safety Code Policies and Regulations are being adhered to.
• Read diagrams/schematics and manufacturers repair manuals for work procedures.
• Maintain and service a fleet of asphalt, aggregate and construction equipment.
• Able to perform services on electrical, hydraulic, power train, suspension, brake and air systems on aggregate, asphalt & construction equipment.
• Operate a hoist and lift device to position machinery parts in a safe manner.
• Inspect and examine vehicles and equipment.
• Lubricate, service, diagnose, repair, assemble, and maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Timely and accurate diagnosis and repair including computer connection/diagnosis with machine to identify fault codes.
• Provides guidance and instruction to less experienced, or apprentice maintenance personnel.
• Performing hands on maintenance and repairs of all equipment.
• Diagnosing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic troubles.
• Making repairs per the manufacturers specifications.
• Utilize computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes.
• Suggest positive changes to policy and procedures as required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain excellent customer relations.
• Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment.

Required Knowledge and Experience
• 421A Heavy Equipment License an asset
• Candidate must be local to Kitchener / Cambridge area
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in equipment and vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Excellent mechanical knowledge
• Heavy lifting required
• Effective interpersonal skills (spoken and written communication)
• High school graduate asset

Job Type: Full-time

Licence/Certification:
• Heavy Equipment License (required)

Work Location: In person