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heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Title posted on Nova Scotia Public Service Commission - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Mechanic 3)

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Employer details The Government of Nova Scotia

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<p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP"><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/bf6b9753/38449949-ca76-4c02-8829-4.png" style="width:686.0px;height:36.0px"></a></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Competition # : </b><span contenteditable="false">46337</span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Department: </b>Natural Resources</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Location: </b>SHUBENACADIE</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Type of Employment: </b>Permanent</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Union Status: </b><span contenteditable="false">NSGEU - NSPG</span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b style="font-size:16.0px">Closing Date: </b>¿02-Jul-25 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)</span></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Us</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Our Opportunity</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As the Mechanic 3, you will be responsible for the outfitting, repairs, and maintenance of the Department of Natural Resources Fleet of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Equipment must be safe, reliable, and available. This position reports to the Manager Fleet Maintenance Coordinator. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Primary Accountabilities</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain, diagnose, and preform major and minor repairs on the departments heavy duty fleet (including but not limited to: Heavy Trucks, Tractors, Heavy equipment, ATV's, snowmobiles, trailers, fire trucks, UTVs, Lawn mowers, fork lift, motor bikes, electric and hybrid vehicles).</span></li></ul><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Transport jet fuel and equipment throughout the province.</span></li></ul><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must maintain all required OH&S certifications. Must maintain a safe workplace and is responsible for his/her own safety and for the safety of all others in the workplace.</span></li></ul><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Service calls in the field.</sp