About this role
Competition # : 49809 Department: Public Works Location: ASHFIELD/JUDIQUE Zone: 6 Type of Employment: Year Round Union Status: CUPE - NSPG Closing Date: 21-Sep-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1867, the following opportunity is being posted. Please quote the competition number and the Zone you are applying for as noted above on your application. About Us
At the Department of Public Works, we are responsible for building and maintaining a sustainable provincial infrastructure for Nova Scotians. From highways and bridges to government buildings and registration of vehicles, safety and quality of life are top of mind. We support Nova Scotia's 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries. Our Fleet Services Division is pivotal in ensuring the Public Works Fleet is running smoothly; ensuring the safety of our provincial road network.
About Our Opportunity
As the Mobile Service Mechanic, you will have the opportunity to work on our wide variety of equipment that maintains our roads and highways. You will be responsible for maintaining Utility Tractors, Rubber Tire Loaders, Graders, Tandem Trucks and all associated attachments including wings, plows, and sweepers.
Primary Accountabilities
You will not only repair, rebuild and make adjustments to our fleet, but also determine the reasoning for equipment malfunctions. To minimize