Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Halifax, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$30–$38 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Maintain, diagnose, and repair a range of heavy equipment used in scrap metal processing, including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems. Perform preventive maintenance and rebuilds, assist with welding and fabrication, track maintenance and parts in a CMMS, and follow safety and environmental requirements.

Job details

About the Company: John Ross & Sons Ltd. is a fifth-generation, family-owned international metal recycling company and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With more than 85 years of experience and 17 locations, we are Atlantic Canada’s largest metal recycler and one of the largest exporters out of the Port of Halifax, serving customers worldwide. We specialize in purchasing, processing, grading, and exporting ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals, along with a wide range of recyclable materials. Through industry-leading expertise, advanced processing capabilities and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, we deliver reliable recycling solutions that meet the highest standards for our customers. We are currently seeking an energetic Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team at our Goodwood facility! What We Offer: Free Parking Health, Dental and Vision benefits RRSP match Bonus Program PPE provided / Safety Boot Allowance $30/hr - $38/hr depending on experience Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Ensure all of our equipment and machinery (container tippers, excavators, material handlers, loaders, skid steers, shunt trucks and container chassis) is maintained and operational . Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical problems across a wide variety of heavy equipment used in scrap metal processing. Perform preventive maintenance services and major rebuilds following manufacturer guidelines and yard procedures. Assist with welding and fabrication to repair buckets, grapples, and other attachments. Assist in managing inventory levels to minimize downtime. Keep accurate records of maintenance tasks, parts used and equipment hours in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department. Maintain a clean and tidy work area and assist with general housekeeping in the maintenance shop. Maintain compliance with safety regulations and environmental policies. Qualifications and Skills: Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic or equivalent certification with broad heavy equipment experience. Broad mechanical aptitude across hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and diesel systems Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics and use diagnostic tools effectively. Strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Proficiency with MaintainX or similar maintenance software Selfmotivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Reliable transportation to our facility; the site is not accessible by public transportation. Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:00am-5:00pm and Saturdays from 7am-12pm as needed *This role is not accessible by public transportation and will require other means of reliable transportation to get to and from work* *Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.* #INDLP Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must have Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic certification or equivalent, with broad heavy equipment experience and mechanical aptitude across hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and diesel systems. They should be able to read schematics, use diagnostic tools and maintenance software, troubleshoot effectively, work outdoors, and work independently or as part of a team.