Resident Field Service Technician - Power Systems

Our Resident Field Service Technician, Perkins will work on our customer sites to safely and effectively diagnose and repair Perkins engines in a timely manner while maintaining extremely high standards and ensuring positive customer experiences.

As a Field Service Technician - Power Systems, YOU will experience:

• Working within one of the safest organizations in the industry where your safety and well-being are our most important priority


• Working for the best-in-class equipment dealer and with the premium Caterpillar brand


• Opportunities to continuously Learn, Grow and Develop with our Toromont team through our internal Training teams that are geared for your success


• Competitive total rewards including wages, benefits, and premiums (as eligible)


• An opportunity for flexible work schedules and opportunities across multiple locations across Eastern Canada

In a typical day, YOU will:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on gensets, industrial engines and marine engines


• Conduct pre-job hazard assessments and mechanical repairs on engines and generators in both the shop and on customer sites


• Perform basic troubleshooting for all equipment and provide detailed service reports and recommendations on repairs and upgrades


• Use electrical and mechanical testing and calibrating equipment to diagnose and service equipment


• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams


• Submit accurate service reports, timecards and other required paperwork in a timely manner


• Perform engine overhauls


• Take all reasonable steps and precautions to guarantee Toromont’s Health and Safety Guidelines are followed by sub-contractors


• Participate in safe and environmentally sound work behaviours and objectives at all times in support of Toromont’s Health and Safety Policy/Programs and best practices

Must-haves for this role:

• Post Secondary Education with a minimum of 5 years of proven experience (knowledge of industrial or marine or genset business will be beneficial)


• Technician with solid understanding of diesel and gas engines, power fundamentals and electrical controls


• Proficiency with Toromont Cat or Perkins service tools and software such as Electronic Technician, Service Technician Workbench, DBS, Service Scheduler and SIS


• Customer centric with excellent relationship management, interpersonal and communication skills


• Self-motivated team player with solid business acumen and high integrity


• Adaptable with often changing and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment


• Willing and able to work non-standard/on call hours and travel as required to support our customer needs


• Valid Driver's Licence and clean Driver's Abstract 

About Toromont Cat

With over 4,000 employees and 56 locations from Manitoba to Newfoundland, Toromont Cat has a proven track record, industry knowledge, dealership infrastructure, and service mindset to ensure our Construction, Mining, and Power Generation customers succeed.   At Toromont Cat, work is built around people's strengths, our products, technology and an outstanding customer experience and through our strong partnership with Caterpillar ™, Toromont Cat takes care of our employees who take care of our customers! When you join our team, you become a member of the Toromont family. Your success is our success!

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Please note that our hiring processes involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening, assessing, or selecting candidates; all final decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws.