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    Field mechanic, heavy equipment - Sydney, NS, Canada - Province of Nova Scotia

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    Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice Opportunity at Department of Public Works in Nova Scotia

    • Join the Fleet Services Division to ensure the safety of provincial road network
    • Advance your professional development through hands on experience, training, and mentorship
    • Develop skills at repair shops working with machinery for snow and ice removal, repairs, and maintenance

    Responsibilities under supervision:
    - Repairing equipment like excavators, snow plows, graders, and loaders
    - Supporting preventative maintenance program
    - Working on electronic controls and computer diagnostics

    Requirements:
    Completion of a recognized Truck and Transport Repair program
    Assets: Work experience with heavy trucks and equipment operation

    Assessment tools: written examination, tests, oral presentations, interviews, reference checks

    Benefits offered by Government of Nova Scotia:
    Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Employee and Family Assistance Programs

    Working environment includes mechanical repair setting with noise, smoke, gas fumes, and adverse weather conditions

    Opportunities available in Sydney/Baddeck Fleet Services Area
    Apprentices must provide own tools and confirm current apprentice hours with application for hourly rate determination

    Career Development:
    Access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training

    Employment Equity Policy in place welcoming applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women

    Bargaining unit position for current CUPE local 1867 employees with seniority

    Correct application is crucial for first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant



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