Field Technician (Hourly)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Regional Role
Be the expert in the field and the reason the fleet keeps moving.
About Us
OnSite Rentals is a growing tool, equipment, and van rental company committed to putting the right equipment in the hands of the people who build, fix, and create - and to building the kind of team that makes that possible every single day. We are a people-first organization, and that means the experience we deliver to our customers starts with the experience we create for our team.
The Role
As a Field Technician, you operate independently across a regional territory, servicing multiple rental centres and customer job sites. You are the technician customers trust and the expert who keeps the fleet rental-ready.
You will be on the road, in the field, and on active job sites - diagnosing and repairing a wide variety of equipment in real-world conditions, working independently, and representing the company professionally in every interaction. If you are the kind of technician who takes pride in getting it right the first time and loves the variety that comes with field work, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do
Here’s what a typical day involves:
Diagnose, repair, and maintain the fleet
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and small engine issues to maintain rental readiness
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections
- Ensure all equipment meets safety and quality standards before returning to rental service
- Respond to emergency service calls with urgency
- Perform on-site repairs at customer job sites to minimize downtime and protect project timelines
Support rental centre fleet readiness
- Rotate across assigned rental centres on a scheduled and as-needed basis to support fleet readiness
- Coordinate effectively with rental centre colleagues
- Proactively identify equipment requiring significant attention and clearly communicate recommendations
Represent the company in the field
- Act as the face of OnSite Rentals’ professional, reliable, and solution-focused approach
- Communicate clearly with customers about repair status, expected completion, and next steps
- Build trust through responsiveness and consistent follow-through that drives repeat business
Manage your vehicle, tools, and documentation
- Maintain your service vehicle, tools, and parts inventory to a high standard
- Complete accurate and timely work orders and service documentation using the company’s technology platform
- Conduct a daily pre-trip vehicle inspection and maintain compliance with all transportation requirements
Own your safety in the field
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures
- Handle fuels, fluids, and materials safely and responsibly
What You’ll Work On
Our fleet is diverse and growing. Here is a sample of the range of equipment you will service:
- General Tools & Power Equipment: Air compressors • Blowers • Concrete tools • Drain Cleaners • Fastening tools • Generators • Paint sprayers • Power tools • Pressure washers • Pumps
- Compact Construction Equipment: Excavators • Skid Steers • Trenchers
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay with overtime eligibility
- Performance-based incentives tied to uptime, response time, and first-time fix rate
- Company service vehicle
- Tool program
- OEM and technical training with certification path
- Career track as the company and fleet grow
- Health and dental benefits
What We’re Looking For
You bring
- 3+ years of hands-on equipment repair experience in a rental, construction, agriculture, or heavy trades environment
- Strong working knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and small engine diagnosis and repair
- Demonstrated experience with compact construction equipment - mini-excavators, skid steers, trenchers, or similar
- Experience with general tools and outdoor power equipment (chainsaws, compactors, generators, pressure washers, etc.)
- Ability to diagnose faults and perform repairs independently in the field with limited supervision
- Basic computer and mobile device proficiency for work order management and documentation
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence (G class minimum) with a clean driver’s abstract
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work comfortably in physically demanding, outdoor, and active job-site environments
You are
- Self-directed - you manage your day, your territory, and your priorities
- Diagnostically strong - you troubleshoot methodically and get it right the first time
- Reliable and punctual - rental centres and customers are counting on you
- Professional in the field - you represent the company and you take that seriously
- Safety-conscious by instinct – you treat safety as part of the job, not an extra step
Compensation
- Hourly Rate: CAD $30 - $40 / hour
- Overtime eligible
- Commission / Bonus: Tied to OSR location performance and fleet readiness
- Top performers can exceed target earnings
If you take pride in your craft, want to work independently across a variety of equipment and job sites, and are ready to be the technical backbone of a team that is growing and building an exceptional brand, then this is the role for you - apply now.
OnSite Rentals is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.