*About the Role*

We are looking for an experienced and reliable *Heavy Duty Mechanic* to join our team and take ownership of our fleet’s health. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a diverse lineup of trucks and heavy machinery. You will play a critical role in keeping our operations moving by proactively planning maintenance around our crew schedules to minimize downtime.

You will be maintaining a fleet that currently includes *8 Heavy Trucks, 11 Pick-up Trucks, 15 Trailers, and 18 pieces of Heavy Equipment*.

*Equipment You Will Work On:*

* Tractor-trailers and tandem trucks
* Heavy earth-moving equipment (Dozers, Excavators, Backhoes)
* Compaction equipment
* Small power tools (e.g., cut-off saws, etc.)

*Duties & Responsibilities*

* *Diagnose & Repair:* Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and service diesel engines, heavy trucks, and heavy equipment.
* *Parts Procurement:* Source, order, and track necessary replacement parts and materials to ensure timely repairs and minimize equipment downtime.
* *Maintenance Scheduling: *Actively manage the fleet maintenance schedule, planning repairs and servicing around crew schedules to ensure maximum equipment availability.
* *Record Keeping:* Create and manage digital work orders to accurately record parts and labor using Motive *software.*
* *Equipment Handling: Safely move and position heavy equipment in and around the shop/yard as required.*
* *Shop Management: Maintain a clean, organized,



and secure shop environment at all times.*
* *Teamwork: Work effectively on your own with minimal supervision, or collaboratively alongside the team.*
* *Perform other shop and maintenance duties as assigned.Qualifications & Skills*

*Required:*

* Proven experience working as a mechanic on heavy trucks and heavy equipment.
* Ability and confidence to safely move and operate heavy equipment.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage your own schedule and work independently.

*Preferred (Strong Assets):*

* *Certification:* Completion of a Heavy Duty Mechanic Trade Certification (Journeyperson).
* *License:* Class 1 Driver’s License with a clean driver's abstract (Class 3 will also be strongly considered).
* *Welding:* Practical welding experience and ability.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:
* Extended health care
* RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Greenwood, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):
* Are you comfortable and capable of safely moving and operating heavy equipment?
* Do you have experience recording parts and labor using Motive or similar software?
* Do you have practical welding experience and ability?

Licence/Certification:
* Class 1 or Class 3 Driver's License & clean abstract (required)
* Heavy Duty Mechanic Trade Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Duty Mechanic (Greenwood)
🏢 Gary Parker Excavating
📍 Greenwood