Shop Technician

Overview

Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment—hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• diagnostics
• repairs
• preventive maintenance
• safety checks
• parts ordering
• electronic workorders

Tasks

Reporting to the Shop Foreman, the Heavy Equipment Technician is primarily responsible for the diagnosing and repair of our machines. Manulift provides an exciting challenge by working on tasks from oil changes to complex electrical or hydraulic systems. -Keep neat and organized records of services and work in process. -Occasionally work as part of a team to complete larger scoped repairs. -Complete work orders electronically and ensures work is coded correctly for invoicing. -Electronically look up parts, manuals, schematics, etc. -Complete diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on our equipment while maintaining the highest standard of safety and quality. -Order the necessary parts to complete a repair. -Communicate with Shop Foreman regarding delays in repairs and challenges. -Participation in team activities, recognition evenings and family days. -Perform recalls and service bulletins. -Conduct safety checks on equipment. -Keep workspace neat, organized, clean, and tidy.

Requirements

• 3+ years
• 421a
• hydraulic
• electrical
• diagnostics
• teamwork

What You Bring

-High level of comfort in using a computer daily. -Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. -Good organization and time management skills. -Solid interpersonal and communication skills. -Experience reading schematics (Electrical and hydraulic). -Must be licensed (421A, 310T, 310S). -Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. -Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. -Group RRSPs and DPSPs. -Strong knowledge in hydraulic, electric, and electronic.

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Benefits

As a Heavy Equipment Technician with Manulift, you will benefit from continuous training, coaching, and will be able to use your creativity to work on innovative projects and on over 50+ different equipment models! -Work clothing and boots provided. -Possibility of overtime. -Amount allocated for physical activity. -Continuous training with trainer and technical support nearby. -Telemedicine service from day one (Telus Health). -$1000 allocated for the purchase of tools. -Schedule from Monday to Friday during the day or from Monday to Thursday evening ($3 premium for evening shift). -Group insurance paid at 75% by Manulift. -Generous referral bonus of up to $ 5000 depending on the position.

About Manulift

-Founded in the late 1970s in Quebec, Manulift set out with a singular purpose: to master telescopic handlers. -Its business model centers on full-cycle service—from purchasing analysis and financing to AI-enhanced diagnostics. -Its fleet of 400+ rentals supports heavy construction, industrial lifting, agriculture, mining, and municipal infrastructure. -Typical projects include high-stakes infrastructure like LRT systems, remote agricultural sites, and industrial plants. -A major growth milestone: in 2024, private equity partners Champlain, Desjardins and Fondaction backed its pan-Canadian expansion. -Another leap came in May 2025, when Manulift became Canada’s official Snorkel distributor, integrating Edmonton and Toronto operations.

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