Certified Small Engine Mechanic
Licenses Considered: 310A, 421A, 310T, 310G, 310S, MSTE or Manufacturer Certifications
Location: Toronto, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: Based on experience; Range is $25-$35/ hour and negotiable
About the Opportunity
A well-established Canadian equipment rental and construction services organization to recruit 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.
About the Role
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. You will work closely with the service and branch teams to support equipment uptime, customer service, and safe daily operations. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who is mechanically strong, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working on a variety of equipment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Diagnose and repair defective small engines on rental equipment.
- Service and maintain small-engine-related fleet equipment.
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain customer-owned tools and 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.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Support apprentices or junior team members when required.
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.
- Experience with motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, or powersports equipment would be considered an asset.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently with good time management and organization.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and support multiple priorities.
- 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
The following certifications, licenses, or training would be considered assets:
- 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.
Nice to Have
- Hydraulic system knowledge.
- Experience with forklifts, aerial lifts, compact equipment, or construction rental equipment.
- Experience with propane or natural gas construction heaters.
- Experience training apprentices or junior mechanics.
- Flexibility to support on-call schedules or changing business demands.
- Technical understanding of construction or heavy equipment would be considered an asset.
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.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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.
Who This Role Is Best Suited For
- A hands-on mechanic who enjoys fixing small engines, tools, and equipment.
- Someone with experience in small engines, powersports, construction tools, or compact equipment.
- A technician who enjoys variety and does not want to work on the same equipment every day.
- A safety-focused mechanic who takes pride in clean, accurate, quality repairs.
- Someone looking for a long-term role with training, stability, and growth potential.
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
At Top Tier Talent Group, people remain at the centre of every hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support limited administrative tasks, such as drafting candidate communications, organizing recruitment notes, summarizing interview information, or transcribing reference details. These tools are used to improve efficiency and support our team, not to replace human judgment.
AI is not used to make hiring decisions. Every resume, application, and candidate profile is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Hiring recommendations and final decisions are made by people who apply professional judgment, care, and expertise.
We are committed to using technology responsibly while maintaining fairness, transparency, confidentiality, and respect throughout the recruitment process.
Use of Artificial Intelligence by Candidates
We recognize that candidates may use AI tools to support their job search, such as improving writing clarity, preparing for interviews, or researching opportunities.
However, all information provided in your resume, application, screening responses, and interviews must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experience, qualifications, knowledge, and competencies. AI should not be used to create, exaggerate, or misrepresent credentials or work history.
Our goal is to understand the real person behind the application, including your skills, experience, story, and potential, so we can make the best possible match between you and the organization we serve.
