Heavy Duty Technician or Truck and Transport - Red Seal Certified

Morton Salt, Inc.; Pugwash; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Salt is seeking a Red Seal certified Heavy Duty Technician/Truck and Transport mechanic to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair underground and surface mobile equipment at our Pugwash site. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, document activities, and uphold safety standards in a mining environment.

The role requires experience with heavy mobile equipment, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work in underground conditions with varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Red Seal certification for heavy duty equipment or truck and transport mechanic.
• Experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment, preferably in mining.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in underground mining conditions, including confined spaces and varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair underground/surface mobile equipment to ensure safe operations.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on loaders, haul trucks, drills, utility vehicles, and other mining equipment.
• Complete maintenance documentation and follow safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.

Skills

Red Seal experience

Heavy equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Interprovincial Truck and Transport Mechanic

Job description

Heavy Duty Technician or Truck and Transport - Red Seal Certified

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: HEAVY002670

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Pugwash Mine
106 Sheas Island Rd
Pugwash, NS B0K 1L0, CAN

Description

For more than 125 years, Windsor Salt has improved the lives of Canadians by making their food tastier, their roads safer, their pools cleaner, and so much more. From the salt we mine and produce through evaporative processes, Windsor Salt is a trusted authority on salt in Canada and has one of the industry's largest production and distribution networks. We're grateful to be known as a company that cares deeply about our commitment to a culture of zero harm, ensuring product quality, supporting employee well-being and exposure across the mining value chain, and positively impacting the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Red Seal Heavy Duty Technician/Truck and Transport mechanic is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing underground/surface mobile equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations. This role performs preventative and corrective maintenance on loaders, haul trucks, drills, utility vehicles, and other mining equipment, while diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic issues. The technician completes maintenance documentation, follows all safety and regulatory requirements, and works collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime in an underground mining environment.

Qualifications

Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification or Interprovincial Truck and Transport Mechanic.
Experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment, preferably in mining.
Strong mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work in underground mining conditions, including confined spaces and varying temperatures.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg) regularly.
Frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
Ability to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins as required.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and lifting devices safely.

Working Conditions

Underground mining and surface processing environment.
Rotating shifts including days, afternoons and nights.
Valid driver's license and ability to work underground and surface.
Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, diesel emissions, and varying environmental conditions.
Fast-paced environment with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Safety focused
Problem solving and troubleshooting
Teamwork and communication
Mechanical aptitude
Time management and organization

Why Join Our Team?

Work with a skilled and experienced maintenance team in a mining/processing operation.
Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a pension program.
Be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and employee well-being.

At Windsor Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, inclusive, and free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination on any grounds protected under the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act, including race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, family status, marital status, source of income, political belief, and other protected characteristics. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process in accordance with applicable legislation.