Dartmouth- Red Seal Technician/apprentice

RED SEAL TRUCK TECHNICIAN
**Location**: 8 Moore Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
**Position**: Permanent Full-Time
- Day Shift
**Reporting to**: Equipment Manager
**Hours**: Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:00pm.
**Pay Rate**: $39.00 per hour
**Summary**:
The Red Seal Truck Technician at Miller Waste Systems is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining waste collection vehicles and equipment. This role ensures fleet reliability and safety through preventive maintenance, mentorship, and adherence to company and safety standards, supporting efficient operations and public service delivery.

**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**:

- 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

**Posting closing date**: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.
We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.
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 an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 60 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. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.
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