RED SEAL TRUCK TECHNICIAN/APPRENTICE - DARTMOUTH SHOP

Location: 8 Moore Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Position: Permanent Full-Time- Afternoon Shift

Reporting to: Lead Hand

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 12:00am. Friday, 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Pay Rate: $41.15 per hour ($38.15 base + $3.00 pm shift premium)

Responsibilities:
In the position of Red Seal Truck Technician/Apprentice. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Diagnose and repair complex, modern diesel engines, and advanced electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance tasks such as PM and safety inspections.
• Mentor apprentice technicians and provide training to complete their apprenticeship program.
• Ensure that the shop and surrounding grounds are clean and organized at all times during the shift.
• You will be required to repair waste vehicles and trucks, including hydraulics and electrical as well as shop maintenance.
• You will be required to conduct vehicle maintenance according to established MWS policies and procedures.
• Liaise with Operations Supervisors and drivers in a professional and team-oriented manner.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company safety procedures.

Requirements:

• Successful candidates must possess and keep valid their licenses including a valid Journeyperson Certificate or be enrolled in a school for Truck & Transport Technician (Red Seal).
• Must have at least a valid Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to perform MVI inspections, and familiarity with transportation regulation.
• You will have ability to diagnose and rectify faults, as well as experience in repairing hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of equipment is a must.
• You must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have strong self-management and organizational skills.
• Provide own tools and willingness to acquire tools as required for jobs.
• Your ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is key as well as working in a team environment.
• You must be available to work late when behind schedule, as well you may be required to work weekends and holidays.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

What’s in it for You?

• Annual Tool Allowance $800
• Pension RRSP Contributions of up to 5% after 1 year
• Permanent year-round work
• Boot & Uniform Allowances $400
• Health & Dental Benefit Coverage
• Additional mental health services to help support your wellbeing
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Vacation entitlements
• Support and training for your professional growth and development
• Rewards and Recognition programs

We are committed to providing person with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be ‘only the best.’ As a privately owned and operated Waste Company we have 50 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. By providing an industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs, Miller Waste continues to grow our business.

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