At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose, repair, and maintain small engines and tools in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join a well-established Canadian equipment rental and construction services organization.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, immediate benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for training, mentorship, and long-term career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by keeping essential equipment running smoothly.
- Qualifications: 3 years of experience with small engines and strong troubleshooting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 35 $ per hour.
Location: Toronto, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: Based on experience; Range is $25-$35/ hour and negotiable
A well-established Canadian equipment rental and construction services organization is recruiting a Certified Small Engine Mechanic for their Toronto operation. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on mechanic who enjoys diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of small engines, tools, and rental equipment. The successful candidate will play an important role in keeping equipment safe, reliable, and ready for customers and job sites. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in quality repairs, enjoys variety in their day, and wants to grow with a stable organization that invests in training, safety, and long-term career development.
As a Certified Small Engine Mechanic, you will be responsible for:
- Diagnosing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining small-engine equipment, customer-owned tools, and rental fleet assets.
- Working closely with the service and branch teams to support equipment uptime, customer service, and safe daily operations.
- Maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas.
- Following all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Supporting apprentices or junior team members when required.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Diagnose and repair defective small engines on rental equipment.
- Service and maintain small-engine-related fleet equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance on rental and customer equipment.
- Troubleshoot 2-stroke and 4-stroke gas engines.
- Service seasonal equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, chainsaws, pumps, compactors, and generators.
- Repair and maintain small electrical, battery-powered, and pneumatic tools.
- Support repairs on construction heaters, propane units, natural gas units, and related equipment.
- Load and unload customer rental equipment when required.
- Explain safe operating instructions to customers as needed.
- Support branch operations and assist with additional duties as assigned.
- Work with service, parts, operations, and branch teams to complete repairs efficiently.
What We're Looking For:
- 3 years of hands-on experience as a Small Engine Mechanic, Small Engine Technician, Power Equipment Technician, or similar role.
- Strong troubleshooting and repair skills on small engines, tools, and equipment.
- Experience working with 2-stroke and 4-stroke gas engines.
- Experience with small construction equipment, compact equipment, heaters, generators, pumps, and tools.
- Familiarity with equipment brands such as Stihl, Echo, Hilti, Husqvarna, Honda, Gorman-Rupp, Tsurumi, or similar.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently with good time management and organization.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required.
- Strong commitment to safe work practices and environmental responsibility.
- Ownership of personal tools required for the role.
Certifications Considered:
- 310A certification.
- 421A certification.
- 310T certification.
- 310G certification.
- 310S certification.
- MSTE Small Engines Technician Certificate.
- Manufacturer certifications or factory training.
- Technical training related to small engines, powersports, construction equipment, or compact equipment.
What's Offered:
- Competitive hourly compensation.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Immediate benefits.
- Disability insurance after 3 months.
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid sick days.
- Company pension plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Mental health coverage.
- Employee assistance program and counselling support.
- Safety shoe reimbursement and custom insoles.
- Travel insurance.
- Training, mentorship, and long-term career development.
This is an opportunity to join a stable, well-established Canadian organization with a strong reputation in the equipment rental and construction services industry. You will work with a supportive team, service a wide range of equipment, and have the opportunity to continue building your technical skills. This role offers variety, hands-on work, and the chance to support equipment that helps keep job sites and local projects moving.
Commitment to Inclusion:
Top Tier Talent Group is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to helping create workplaces where diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills are valued. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
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