Lead Hand Heavy Equipment Technician / Mechanic
Location : Innisfil, ON
Work Environment : In-Shop
Employment Type : Full-Time (Monday-Friday, Day shift, 40 hours / week)
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Wage : Based on experience and education
- Bonuses : Signing bonus up to $2,500, training bonuses up to $3,000
- Premiums : Lead hand premium
- Profit Sharing : Paid quarterly
- Benefits : 100% company-paid health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage
- Vacation & Personal Days : Paid time off
About the Role
As a Lead Hand, you'll oversee the Service Department, ensuring safety and efficiency.
You'll oversee technicians, manage schedules, and maintain high-quality standards.
Expect to bill 50%-75% of your time.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day shop operations
- Ensure technicians meet quality and efficiency targets
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Communicate with customers about ongoing work
- Perform and sign off on repairs and diagnostics
- Collaborate with the Service Manager and Service Writers
- Provide training and technical guidance to technicians
About You
- Positive attitude, team-oriented, and safety-focused
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and work order systems
- Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
- Licensed Heavy Equipment / Truck and Coach Technician (310T or 421A)
- Valid driver’s license (clean abstract); commercial license is a plus
- 2+ years as a Lead Hand, 5+ years in the industry
- Experience with ERP software and complex machinery
- Strong mechanical skills (hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical repair)
Safety Responsibilities
- Comply with safety regulations and policies
- Report hazards and safety violations
- Use required safety equipment and protective devices
Why Work at JJE?
- Join a talented, passionate team
- Enjoy a market-competitive compensation package
- Benefit from robust group benefits and paid personal days
- Participate in our Charitable Giving and Educational Scholarship Programs
- Access tuition reimbursement and an Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Take advantage of our Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan
- Work for a federally recognized Employment Equity organization
Who are we?
As the leading distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) provides mobile infrastructure-maintenance equipment to municipalities and contractors across Canada and the US.
Through our branch network, we sell, rent, lease, service and support vacuum trucks, refuse & recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras.
JJE is a dynamic and growing organization, focused on maintaining an employer of choice culture.
We have a stable, team-based, and collaborative work environment that drives our organization to be best-in-class within our industry.
We offer opportunities across Canada and the U.S.
and are committed to providing challenging and rewarding career paths for our employees.
JJE provides very competitive compensation packages, robust group benefits and an opportunity to grow professionally.
JJE is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.
If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application.
We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.
If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify HR in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.