Plant Maintenance Technician (Ready Mix)

Bedford Ready Mix Limited; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Nova Scotia is looking for a skilled maintenance technician to analyze, repair, and maintain equipment. Candidates should have at least five years of experience and a strong mechanical inclination. Responsibilities include operating tools, conducting safety assessments, and working in a heavy industrial environment. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation are offered.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP options

Health and wellness programming

Years of service rewards

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• Five years of related work experience in plant equipment.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and repair plant equipment.
• Inspect and maintain machinery.
• Conduct hazard assessments on site.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Critical thinking

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry

Welding

Plumbing

Job description

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.