Maintenance Technician

Halifax Harbour Bridges; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health and dental benefits

EFAP/EAP

Job summary

Halifax Harbour Bridges, a division of Link Nova Scotia, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, operation and repair of HHB equipment, vehicles, buildings and bridge systems. The role also includes winter maintenance and snow removal and requires compliance with safety standards.

This safety-sensitive position involves working at heights up to 320 feet, adverse weather, and in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Maintenance or related position.
• Must have Class 3 NS Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Must pass a physical demands assessment and a criminal background check.
• Experience in construction environment or trades.
• Able to work in safety-sensitive positions, extreme heights, adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Follow HHB safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain, operate and repair HHB equipment, vehicles, buildings, and bridge systems.
• Operate vehicles and mid-sized equipment, power tools, and snow removal equipment.
• Perform inspections and routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Assist in traffic control to close/open lanes as required.
• Complete safety training and skills development as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety-minded

Valid driver’s licenses

Background checks

Safety-sensitive readiness

Job description

Halifax Harbour Bridges, a division of Link Nova Scotia, operates and maintains the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay Bridges, supporting over 38 million crossings every year. We’re committed to providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective cross-harbour transportation and safety is at the centre of everything we do. It’s a shared responsibility across our entire team.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician position is responsible for the general maintenance, operation and repair of Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) equipment, vehicles, buildings, bridge structures, bridge systems, streets and properties. The Maintenance Technician position is also responsible for winter maintenance and snow removal.

This position is deemed a *safety-sensitive position as work is completed in variable weather temperatures and adverse weather conditions, working at extreme heights from 170 – 320 feet above the bridge, and in confined spaces below the bridge or in the bridge towers. A critical accountability is adherence to the HHB Safety standards, policies and processes. This includes hazard assessments, wearing required Personal Protective Equipment, proper access to confined spaces, safety observations and being able to provide rescue to co-workers as necessary.

Essential Duties and 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.

Requirements:

• Must be willing to obtain a Class 3 NS Driver’s License
• Must have a Class 5 Driver’s License and a clean driving record (Driver Abstract will be required as a condition of employment).
• Must pass a physical demands assessment and a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
• 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 (rain, snow, ice), at extreme heights (170-320 feet), in direct traffic, and in confined spaces.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment within a team or independently with limited supervision.
• Able to work efficiently while providing excellent customer service and exhibiting pride in quality work.
• Punctual and dependable with a can-do attitude.
• Assets include: Valid Safety training in Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, WHMIS and First Aid. If necessary, these courses will be scheduled by the employer for the successful candidate to complete.

Hiring 2 positions.

This is a full-time, unionized position with a 40-hour-per-week, shift-based schedule. The starting hourly wage is $25.31, plus applicable shift premiums under the collective agreement. Overtime, standby, call-in, and weekend work may be required based on operational needs and will be compensated according to the collective agreement.

In addition to competitive compensation, employees enjoy:

• An attractive Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Group health and dental benefits for eligible employees and their families.
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP/EAP).
• Overtime and shift premium provisions under the collective agreement.
• A welcoming, collaborative, and engaging workplace culture.

* Safety-sensitive position refers to any position in which Employees have a key and direct role in an operation where performance impacted or limited by drug or alcohol use could result in a significant incident, near miss, or failure to adequately respond to a significant incident and affect the health, safety or security of the Employee, other persons, property, or the environment, or cause a detrimental impact to reputation. Safety-sensitive positions are also those where there is no direct supervision or limited supervision is available to provide frequent operational checks.

Please note:

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to the closing date. However, no offer of employment will be made until after the posting has closed.

The successful candidate must pass a background check, including a criminal record check, employment verification and eligibility to work in Canada.

Employment Equity Statement:

HHB is committed to a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify to support our diversity and inclusion efforts.

Employment is conditional upon satisfactory reference checks, background checks, confirmation of eligibility to work in Canada, and job-related medical/functional assessments appropriate to this safety-sensitive role. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely for recruitment purposes.

HHB appreciates all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.