Kaercher Municipal North America (KMNA) is currently seeking a highly motivated Service Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate would share our vision of providing quality products and service to our customers. As an (Equipment) Mechanic/Technician, you will be responsible for final assembly, pre-delivery inspections, repairs and maintenance.

 

Job type: Full-time, permanent
 

Core responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, hydrostatic systems; gearboxes, engines, A/C, control elements and body work on various municipal vehicle models

• Prep new tractors and attachments for sale

• Perform inspections, repairs and reconditioning of equipment

• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment

• Maintain clean workshop areas, tools and equipment.

• Maintain service truck parts inventory and tools

• Document parts consumption and repairs when on service calls

• Off-site equipment deliveries, repairs and training

 

Working conditions:

Seasonal hours: Winter (November - April)

• Monday - Friday 9 hour shifts 6 am - 3 pm or 10 am - 7 pm.

• Rotating On Call Schedule for Weekend (Days)

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Off-season

• Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

 

NOTE: This position will at times require extended working hours of up to 12 hours per day while in the service contract period.

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• Shop work and service calls

• Fast paced environment

• Physical requirements include lifting minimum 50 lbs, standing for periods of time, exposure to the elements.

• Potential for occasional travel within Canada and the United States (if desired)

 

Employment requirements:​

• Valid G level driver’s license

• 2+ years of mechanical experience with a strong understanding of modern heavy, agricultural or municipal equipment working principles

• Computer understanding for diagnosing and troubleshooting

• Ability to work with a team, independently, with little supervision

• Time management skills and multitasking

• Effective communication with customers and team members

• Ability to read and comprehend service manuals and diagrams

• Attention to detail

• Ability and qualification to operate heavy machinery

• Anyone with adequate experience in lieu of a license will be considered.

• Trade school or college degree (bachelor or associates) preferred. 310S, 310T, 421A will all be considered.

• Forklift experience (asset)

• Ozone depletion certification (asset)

• Must have own tools. (Note: Service truck is fully equipped)

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Benefits:

• Dental care

• Extended health care

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision care

• Yearly steel toe boot allowance

 

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

 

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• On call

• Overtime

 

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

 

License/certification:

• Class G license (preferred)

• Journeyman (preferred)

• Trade certificate (preferred)

 

Work location: In person

 

Please submit resumes to admin-na@municipal.karcher.com with the subject title “First Name Last Name – Service Technician”

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