Shop Technician

**Job Posting**

Reporting to the Superintendent, Emergency Fleet, the Shop Technician/Driver will be responsible for the safe transporting of all types of Vehicles/Equipment maintained by Emergency Fleet. This will include but not limited to all Heavy Fire Apparatus, i.e. Aerial Ladders/Platforms, Rescue Pumpers, Tankers, Tactical Support, and light/medium Rescue Vehicles, Forklift, Cars and Light Trucks. The incumbent will be required to assist Fleet Mechanics with repairs and maintenance of all types of vehicles and equipment. The position is also required to carryout shop equipment maintenance/cleaning, parts pick up and other duties as required.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Operate large apparatus in heavy city traffic and rural setting safely
- Vehicle hostling and equipment change over
- Ability to do repeated lifting of 10 to 20 kg, with the occasional lifting of 22.5 kg
- Routine cleaning and maintenance of all shop areas and equipment
- Remove and install apparatus firefighting equipment as necessary
- Pickup and deliver parts and equipment
- Receive, accept and complete work orders and assigned tasks through use of computerized work order fleet management system, ie. Fleet Focus
- Must be willing to support fleet maintenance on overtime
- Deliver fuel in emergency situations
- Conduct snowplowing duties for Emergency Fleet
- Assist with other related duties as required

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education and Experience**:

- Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- Professional Driver Training Course
- Must possess a valid N.S. Driver’s License, Class 3 with air endorsement
- Clear Driver’s Abstract
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience operating Class 8 truck
- Experience in mechanical repairs of heavy/light vehicles /equipment would be an asset
- A working knowledge of fire apparatus would be and asset
- Familiar with Occupational Health and Safety practices
- Must have, or be willing to take training in: WHIMIS, First Aid and computers

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Willingness to work under adverse weather conditions
- Willingness and ability to work in emergency situation, i.e. Fire scenes
- Must to available to work overtime
- Must have a strong sense of customer service and satisfaction for both internal and external customers
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to work independently with mínimal supervision

**COMPETENCIES**: Customer Service, Communications, Valuing Diversity, Values & Ethics, Teamwork & Cooperation, Organizational Awareness

**SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS**:Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

**WORK STATUS**: Permanent, full-time

**HOURS OF WORK**:Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 40 hours per week, some overtime may be required.

**SALARY**: $76,249.51, as per the IAFF Collective Agreement

**WORK LOCATION**: Emergency Fleet Garage, 34 Red Bridge Pond Rd., Dartmouth, NS

**CLOSING DATE**: Applications will be received up to **11:59 pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025.**

**Please note**: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(position # 78600334)