Plant Maintenance Technician (Ready Mix)

Borcherdt Concrete Products Limited; Bedford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A concrete manufacturing company in Bedford, NS, seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on plant equipment. The role requires five years of experience in troubleshooting and maintaining heavy machinery, as well as mechanical knowledge including hydraulic and electrical systems. Candidates must be prepared for a physically demanding environment and possess a valid driver's license. The company offers competitive compensation packages, including health and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP options

Health and wellness programming

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience operating plant equipment.
• Willingness to work long shifts and extra hours if needed.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze problems and carry out repairs on plant equipment.
• Inspect and lubricate machinery.
• Repair defective parts using various tools.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Basic carpentry skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Plant Maintenance Technician (Ready Mix)

Bedford, NS, Canada and 1 more

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Maintenance Technician (Ready Mix)
Primary Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia
Reporting To: Operations Manager

About Us

Bedford Ready Mix has been in operation since 1985 and is a proud member of OSCO Concrete & Aggregates Limited. In addition to its shared resources with other OSCO Concrete members, the Bedford location also hosts a four-bay repair facility capable of handling the largest OSCO Concrete pumps in the fleet. Thiscollaborationhas made Bedford and its other OSCO Concrete members, one of the largest concrete suppliers in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Bedford performs a mix of residential work along with large-scale industrial/commercial projects. OSCO Concrete also operates a large fleet of concrete pumps, including the largest concrete boom pump east of Montreal.

We have an opening for a Plant Maintenance Technician to join our team in the HRM! This role is responsible for all repairs on plant equipment including the ready-mix plants, concrete reclaimers and conveyors. The maintenance role will be working at several different locations in the Halifax Regional Municipality with some travel to other locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sources of trouble or failures, devise repair methods and proceed with repair work
• Assemble, install and adjust a variety of bearings, bushings, shafts, gears, and pins
• Inspect, lubricate and adjust machinery as needed
• Repair / replace defective parts using hand tools, power tools, cutting torches and welding equipment
• Rebuild or fabricate parts when necessary
• Operate power / hand tools and welding equipment (electric or gas)
• Observe all health, safety and environmental rules and practices while maintaining safe and organized workspaces
• Additional duties as assigned
• Conduct site hazard assessments and various other checks

Requirements

• Five (5) years’ related work experience demonstrating thorough knowledge and abilities for operating, troubleshooting and maintaining plant equipment
• Mechanically inclined with working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and boiler systems
• Knowledge of electrical systems
• Must be willing and able to work long shifts and extra hours when necessary
• Basic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, welding, plumbing, plastic or sheet metal fabrication skills
• Previous experience in a ready mix and/or construction industry would be considered an asset
• Interest and ability in working both independently and as a team
• Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a loud heavy industrial environment, exposed to weather elements
• Ability to handle routine walking, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing and lifting / carrying up to 50-pound loads safely
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, OSCO Concrete offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages including health and dental coverage, life insurance and RRSP options. Additionally, we offer health and wellness programming, years of service rewards and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The OSCO Construction Group was founded in 1955, with the creation of Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd., in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors:Steel,Concrete,ConstructionandCorporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundredemployees.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4299
• Job Category Manufacturing & Construction Trades
• Posting Date 07/31/2025, 05:30 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 414 Bluewater Road, Bedford, NS, B4B 1J3, CA