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Date: 28 Aug 2026

Location:

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA, B3B 1P4

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Shift: Monday to Friday: 3:30pm - 12:00am (40 hours/week)

Pay Rate: $40.19/hour ($49.06 after 4 months)

Description

The Diesel Mechanic inspects, maintains, diagnoses, and repairs assigned on-/off-road and heavy duty equipment to ensure proper function and vehicle safety and meet quality and performance goals.

Responsibilities

- Diagnose and repair on- / off-road and heavy duty vehicles and equipment to meet preventative maintenance schedules, ensure proper function, and meet vehicle safety and quality goals
- Assist with entering data in the mechanic’s maintenance and repair database (e.g., Web Fleet Assistant (WFA))
- Communicates concerns or escalates unusually complex or persistent problems to the Foreman or other manager
- Responds to service calls for equipment breakdowns when no supervisor is available to assist in diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues arising from the Control Room, Dispatch, or Drivers

Education

- Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics license
- Valid "Class 5" class driver's license with a transparent driver’s abstract that meets Purolator’s insurance requirements (Class 1 preferred)




- 3 year of experience as a Diesel Mechanic is required.

Skills

- Troubleshoot Mechanical And Collision Repairs
- Service Reports and Logs Maintenance

Physical Efforts

- Physical Efforts-Standing
- Physical Efforts-Physical strength - Lifting/Lowering upto 70 pounds
- Physical Efforts-Low Back Movements
- Physical Efforts-Reaching

Mental Efforts

- Mental Efforts-Attention to Details Required
- Mental Efforts-Concentration on precision work

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.

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We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.

Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at

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📌 Mechanic Diesel 527 (Dartmouth)
🏢 Purolator
📍 Dartmouth