Bridge Maintenance Technician — Field Tech, Safety-First

Halifax Harbour Bridges; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Harbour Bridges is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, operation, and repair of equipment, vehicles, buildings, bridge structures, and related systems, including winter maintenance and snow removal, in Dartmouth, NS. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires safety-sensitive compliance.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a shift-based schedule, overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to obtain a Class 3 NS Drivers Licence.
• Must have a Class 5 Drivers Licence and a clean driving record.
• Must pass a physical-demands assessment and a criminal background check.
• Experience working in a construction environment or performing work in the construction trades.
• 2+ years of experience in a Maintenance or Maintenance-related position.
• Able to work in a safety-sensitive position, in adverse weather conditions, at extreme heights (170-320 feet).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a team or independently with limited supervision.
• Punctual and dependable with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Follow HHB safety policies, procedures, standards, Safe Work Practices, and reporting requirements.
• General maintenance, operation and repair of Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) equipment, vehicles, buildings, bridge structures, bridge systems, streets and properties.
• Operate vehicles, mid-sized equipment, and power tools, including trucks, towing vehicles, ATVs, bobcats, street sweepers, tractors, pay loaders, cart carriers, power lifts, and pneumatic tools.
• Operate snow removal equipment such as tractors, loaders, brine spreaders, snowplows, snow blowers and salt spreaders to remove snow and ice from bridges, streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other HHB properties.
• General maintenance and operation of vehicles including pre-inspection checks, tune-ups and parts replacements, oil and grease changes, fluid level checks, replacing lights, cleaning vehicles, tire replacement and rotation, checking tire pressure.
• Repair, maintain, and perform regular inspections of equipment and tools to ensure they are in working condition.
• Conduct regular checks and safety inspections of workplaces, diesel generators, and fire systems.
• Assist in traffic control to close and open lanes as per construction and maintenance requirements.
• Complete job-related safety training and skills development as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-awareness

Teamwork

Customer service

Punctuality

Job description

Halifax Harbour Bridges is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, operation, and repair of equipment, vehicles, buildings, bridge structures, and related systems, including winter maintenance and snow removal, in Dartmouth, NS. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires safety-sensitive compliance.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a shift-based schedule, overtime and weekends.