Heavy Equipment Shop Technician (Pump & Generator)

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals We are looking for customer-oriented, motivated individuals to join our professional team. Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work. Why Work with Us? Perks! Competitive salary, with overtime available Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company Tool allowance Uniform, safety boots/shoes, safety gear provided RRSP Match Safety-minded organization Stable, year-round employment Continuous training, learning and development opportunities Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility What You’ll Be Doing Duties and Responsibilities: Inspect, service, maintain and repair diesel powered generators and diesel pumps, as well as electric submersible pumps of various voltages. Diagnose equipment malfunctions and make required repairs, testing repaired equipment for proper performance. Support with equipment service and repairs on customer jobsites as needed (provide support over the phone and occasionally physically go to jobsites for field service calls. This will be a primarily in-shop role). Maintain accurate and timely documentation of inspections, maintenance and work orders. Adhere to all company Health and Safety Policies. Contribute to a professional and safe work environment by keeping the shop and yard clean, and following all company policies and procedures, and safety requirements. Provide a high standard of customer service in all interactions with customers. What You’ll Bring to the Team Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum 3 years of related mechanical experience. Prior experience working on pumps and/or generators is a definite asset. Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician License (421A or 310T or other relevant trade certificate) or equivalent work experience. Valid Class G/5 driver’s license required, with a clean or satisfactory driver’s abstract (no more than 3 demerit points). You’ll be required to provide a copy of your updated driver’s abstract upon request. Strong electrical knowledge in 12volt dc and ac power systems and components, and thorough knowledge of diesel engines is required. Understanding of Tier 4 emissions and diesel pumps is an asset. Must have a complete set of tools. Available and willing to work over-time as required. Strong understanding of computer applications and diagnostic tools. Highly adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills. Demonstrated commitment to safety, with a strong focus on following procedures and promoting a safe work environment. Eagerness to continuously learn and stay up to date with emerging technology Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods. Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs. Want to learn more about career opportunities at Cooper Equipment Rentals? Visit our Careers page to view Day in the Life videos cooperequipment.ca/careers. At Cooper Equipment Rentals, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace where everyone has an equitable opportunity to succeed. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We also use AI-assisted technology to support parts of our recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our Talent Development Team and Hiring Managers using human judgment. #SJ1 Pay Range: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour Address: 15 West Drive Brampton, ON L6T 3T5 At Cooper Equipment Rentals, it’s about more than equipment - it’s the people behind it. Proudly Canadian owned since 1972, we are one professional team driven by honesty, reliability, and fresh thinking. We’re known for top-quality equipment, but what truly sets us apart is our expertise, customer service, and safety-first mindset. Every role at Cooper plays a part in building and maintaining the communities we live and work in. If you’re looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow with a company that’s going places — welcome to the Cooper Difference. Check out our 'Day in the Life' videos to learn more about careers at Cooper! Introduce yourself to our Talent Development Team and we’ll get in touch if there’s a role that could be a great match.

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