Mobile Service Mechanic (Year Round) (Bedford)

Mobile Service Mechanic (Year Round) (Bedford)

Join the Department of Public Works, responsible for building and maintaining a sustainable provincial infrastructure for Nova Scotians. From highways and bridges to government buildings and registration of vehicles, safety and quality of life are top of mind.

The Fleet Services Division ensures the Public Works fleet is running smoothly, supporting Nova Scotia’s 23,000 km of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries. As a Mobile Service Mechanic you will work on a wide variety of equipment—Utility Tractors, Rubber Tire Loaders, Graders, Tandem Trucks and all associated attachments, including wings, plows, and sweepers.

Primary Accountabilities

• Repair, rebuild, and adjust fleet vehicles and attachments.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine root causes.
• Implement preventative maintenance to minimize failures.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of your workspace.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE); coveralls and additional PPE are provided.
• Participate in annual footwear and tool reimbursement allowance (own mechanical tools required).

Qualifications and Experience

Benefits

Working Conditions

Mechanical repair environment with noise, smoke, gas fumes, and occasional adverse weather. Requires significant standing, lifting, carrying, and field operation. On‑call outside regular work hours may be required.

Additional Information

One (1) opportunity in Bedford, Zone 22 covering Central Fleet Services (Zones 12, 13, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23). Normal hours : 8 am–4 : 30 pm. This is a 52‑week Year‑Round, full‑time position with full‑time duties.

Pay Grade

MBS MECH

Salary Range

$38.02 Hourly

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under‑represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self‑identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.

Application Notes

Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1867, the following opportunity is posted. Mention competition 47631 and Zone 22 in your application. Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time, 04‑Jan‑26. Competitions@novascotia.ca is the contact email for questions.

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