Facility Maintenance Operator

Armour Transportation Systems; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Armour Transportation Systems is seeking a dependable Yard Maintenance & Snow Removal Technician for our Dartmouth, NS facility. The role covers winter snow/ice removal and year-round grounds maintenance, working independently or with a team in a fast-paced transport environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning walkways, operating snow removal equipment, and maintaining yard tools and trailers. Requires stamina, attention to detail, and a valid driver’s license. Training is available.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience preferred; training is available.
• Physically able to perform 8–10 hour workdays with strong stamina.
• Must have own steel-toe work boots.
• Excellent observation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow safe work procedures.
• Team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Valid, clean driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Clear snow and ice from walkways and parking areas using shovels, snowblowers, and plow trucks.
• Apply salt, sand, or de-icing materials as required.
• Respond to snowfall events promptly, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Operate snow removal equipment, including front-end loaders, skid steers, and a 4x4 half-ton truck with plow and sander.
• Assist the shop team with basic maintenance work, including cleaning and organizing tools.
• Perform lawn care and maintain general cleanliness of the yard and surrounding areas.
• Operate a high-powered pressure washer for cleaning 53-foot dry van trailers and highway tractors in the Dartmouth yard.
• Perform high-quality cleaning services using a mobile unit mounted on a pickup truck.
• Ensure equipment and tools are maintained in proper working condition.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Team player

Reliable transportation

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Snow removal equipment

Pressure washer

Front-end loader / skid steer

Plow truck with sander

Job description

Description

Join the Armour Transportation Team Today!

Description

Join the Armour Transportation Team Today!

Position Overview:

Armour Transportation Systems is seeking a dependable, safety-minded Yard Maintenance & Snow Removal Technician to support full-time, year-round facility operations at our Dartmouth terminal. This role helps keep walkways, parking areas, equipment, trailers, tractors, shop areas, and yard spaces clean, organized, and safe. During the winter months, the role focuses on snow and ice removal using shovels, snowblowers, plow trucks, and other equipment. From spring through fall, responsibilities include grounds care, pressure washing, and general shop and yard maintenance. The ideal candidate is physically capable, reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Location: Dartmouth, NS

Summer Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8am – 5pm

Winter Schedule: Flexible hours required based on weather conditions. Shifts are typically 8–10 hours and may include weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Why Choose Armour?

At Armour Transportation Systems, we invest in our people and provide a supportive work environment. Here’s what you can expect:

• Compelling Compensation– Enjoy competitive hourly wages. Pay based on experience.
• Referral Bonus Program– Bring talented friends and colleagues on board!
• Steady Employment– Benefit from stable, year-round work in a thriving organization.
• Comprehensive Benefits– Health and wellness plans designed to keep you and your family covered, including Health, Dental, AD&D, EFAP (Employee Family Assistance Program), and RRSP/DPSP (company match).
• Team Environment– Join a fun, fast-paced, and supportive workplace.

As part of our team, you will:

Snow Removal – Winter

• Clear snow and ice from walkways and parking areas within our secured trucking facility using shovels, snowblowers, and plow trucks.
• Apply salt, sand, or de-icing materials as required.
• Respond to snowfall events promptly, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Operate snow removal equipment, including front-end loaders, skid steers, and a 4x4 half-ton truck with plow and sander.

Grounds and Shop Maintenance – Spring to Fall

• Assist the shop team with basic maintenance work, including cleaning and organizing tools.
• Perform lawn care and maintain general cleanliness of the yard and surrounding areas.
• Operate a high-powered pressure washer for extended periods to clean 53-foot dry van trailers and highway tractors in the Dartmouth yard.
• Perform high-quality cleaning services using a mobile unit mounted on a pickup truck.
• Ensure equipment and tools are maintained in proper working condition.

What You Bring:

• One year of relevant experience preferred; training is available.
• Physically able to perform 8–10 hour workdays with strong stamina.
• Must have own steel-toe work boots.
• Excellent observation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow safe work procedures.
• Team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Valid, clean driver’s license.

Are you ready to accelerate your career with an award-winning transportation and logistics company? At Armour Transportation Systems, we are passionate about delivering excellence on the road, in the shop, and across our terminals. With a strong history of innovation and a supportive company culture, we work together to drive success.