Heavy Duty Mechanic
About this role
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.
Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, the Field Mechanic maintains, repairs and overhauls heavy vehicles and industrial equipment at our powerline construction project sites. This is a unionized Class 5 position governed by the applicable collective agreement between the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association (EPSCA) and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 793.
Core Responsibilities
Field Safety Leadership & Compliance
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems and components on a variety of equipment including but not limited to tractor-trailer units and large commercial vehicles.
- Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks and inspections
- Assist with troubleshooting of electrical systems and components
- Maintain service truck and keep stocked with tools and spare parts
- Assist with the start-up and commissioning of new project sites
- Maintain shop tools and work area
- May be required to perform duties outside of normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed
Training & Documentation Management
- Vehicle documentation is correct and all documentation is in place before vehicle or equipment is issued
- Creating and updating work orders within Viewpoint/Sent to Fleet Manager
- Maintain all service truck log books/Tailboards/Safety paperwork
- Ensure FBL Fleet meets all regulatory requirements
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks and inspections
- Work safely and contribute to safety improvement initiatives
Essential requirements
Education & Experience
- Minimum three (3) – five (5) years’ experience in the Powerline Industry
- Good knowledge of Federal and Provincial regulations
- Heavy Equipment Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off Road), Heavy Equipment Technician – Truck and Transport Mechanic. Red Seal Endorsement considered an asset
Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel
- Work safely and ability to recognize safety hazards and implement hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards on site or in office
- Strong listening, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to meet various deadlines
- Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner
- Ability to work with independently or within a team environment with minimal supervision
- Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting
Additional Details
This position is field based - requiring candidates to:
- Hold and maintain a valid driver’s licence and an acceptable driver’s abstract.
- Be available to travel regularly and work at project sites throughout Ontario.
- Satisfy all applicable project and site-access requirements, which may include drug and alcohol testing where legally permitted.
- Be willing and able to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
- Become and remain a member in good standing of IUOE Local 793, as required under the applicable collective agreement.
The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements.
This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.
Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.
Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.
Company at a glance
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a North American utility construction contractor specializing in transmission, distribution, substation, and telecommunications infrastructure.
Since 1977, we have grown from a regional contractor into one of the largest privately held power infrastructure contractors in North America, supporting clients across Canada and the United States through complex utility construction and field execution.
Our operations are built around construction delivery. With a large internally owned fleet, specialized transmission equipment, dedicated field mechanics, and experienced project teams, we are structured to execute demanding work safely, efficiently, and at scale.
Today, Forbes Bros. delivers complex transmission, distribution, and substation projects alongside recurring utility maintenance and emergency response work across diverse operating environments. Our teams work in urban centers, remote locations, energized systems, and critical infrastructure corridors where adaptability, execution, and reliability are essential.
As demand for North American power infrastructure continues to grow, we continue to invest in our people, operational capability, and long-term execution capacity across both Canada and the United States.
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