Heavy Equipment Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trucking company in Nova Scotia is seeking a Truck Technician (310T) to maintain and repair its fleet. The ideal candidate will have the necessary certifications, a strong safety orientation, and a commitment to teamwork. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package and a positive work environment focused on knowledge-sharing.

Benefits

Dental care

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a truck mechanic.
• Ability to understand and use a computer.
• Must have own tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs on the company fleet.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Perform inspections and diagnostics.

Skills

Maintenance

Diagnostics

Team Player

Safety-oriented

Education

Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Inspection certification

Red Seal Interprovincial Certification

Registered with Nova Scotia trade school

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Description

Our company started in 1986 and is now one of the largest privately owned truckload carrier in the province of Nova Scotia. Our development as a carrier was the result of a strategic combination of acquisitions and organic growth. This has allowed us to offer an interesting blend of truckload services across varied industries and demographics.

We have facilities in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. We connect these domestic truckload markets daily and have extended our reach well into the USA. Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; and Greenville, South Carolina are just a few of the many U.S. cities we serve on a regular basis.

Truck Technician (310T)

Responsibilities

· Maintenance and preventative maintenance of company fleet to ensure efficient operation

· Inspect, diagnose, and conduct repairs of company fleet

· Follow and practice workplace health and safety regulations and ensure proper disposal of hazardous waste

· Other related tasks, as assigned

Qualifications

· Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Inspection certification required; Volvo experience is an asset

· Red Seal Interprovincial Certification is an asset

· Registered and in good standing with the province of Nova Scotia trade school

· Ability to understand and use a computer and diagnostic tools

· Has their own tools

· A motivated self-starter who takes pride in what they do

· A team player with a positive attitude and a fast learner

· Always safety-oriented

Conditions of work:

· Competitive compensation and benefits package.

· Group insurance & pension plan that includes company contributions.

· Employee assistance program.

· Positive work environment focused on knowledge-sharing and valuing individual and team successes.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dartmouth, NS B3B 1V6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• truck mechanic: 5 years ()

Licence/Certification:

• 310T (required)