Mobile Service Mechanic (Year Round) (Tatamagouche)

Government of Nova Scotia; Tatamagouche; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading provincial department is seeking a Mobile Service Mechanic for year-round work in Tatamagouche. The role involves maintaining and repairing essential equipment for road and highway upkeep. Candidates should possess a Red Seal Certificate and extensive mechanical experience. The position offers a supportive work environment and various benefits, including pension and health coverage.

Benefits

Pension

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Vacation

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years diversified mechanical experience.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license with Air Brakes.

Responsibilities

• Repair and adjust fleet equipment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Experience

Diagnostics

Safety Inspections

Education

Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate in Truck and Transport

Some High School Education

Tools

Computer-Controlled Engine Diagnostics

Electrical Schematics

Job description

Mobile Service Mechanic (Year Round) (Tatamagouche)

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Competition #: 45995

Department: Public Works

Location: TATAMAGOUCHE

Zone: 15

Type of Employment: Year Round

Union Status: CUPE - NSPG

Closing Date: 22-May-25 (Applications accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Public Works, we are responsible for building and maintaining a sustainable provincial infrastructure for Nova Scotians, including highways, bridges, government buildings, and vehicle registration. We support 23,000 km of roads, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries.

About Our Opportunity

As a Mobile Service Mechanic, you will work on equipment that maintains roads and highways, including Utility Tractors, Rubber Tire Loaders, Graders, Tandem Trucks, and attachments like wings, plows, and sweepers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Repair, rebuild, and adjust fleet equipment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform preventative maintenance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Some high school education and an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate in Truck and Transport.
• Minimum of 5 years of diversified mechanical experience.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license with Air Brakes; current Driver's Abstract required.
• Assets include knowledge of computer-controlled engine diagnostics, electrical schematics, engine programs, online manuals, safety inspections, Air Conditioning Certification, and Motor Vehicle Inspection license.

Benefits

Includes pension, health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, vacation, and employee assistance programs.

Working Conditions

Work environment includes noise, fumes, and adverse weather; involves standing, lifting, and carrying.

Additional Information

Position in Tatamagouche, Zone 15, covering multiple zones. Normal hours are 8am-4:30pm, with on-call duties outside regular hours. This is a 52-week, full-time, year-round position.

What We Offer

• Career development and ongoing training.
• Engaging workplace where employees are valued.
• Various career paths.

Pay Grade: MBS MECH

Salary Range: $32.61 hourly

Employment Equity

We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, African Nova Scotians, Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women. Self-identify in your application.

This is a bargaining unit position, initially restricted to current CUPE Local 1867 employees. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For questions, contact [e-mail].