Job Description

Salary: From $50 per hour

Heavy Duty Mechanic (Red Seal) Civil Construction Equipment

Harbour Construction Company Limited is seeking a Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician to support our civil construction operations across Nova Scotia.

This role focuses ondiagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy construction equipment used in earthmoving, excavation, roadbuilding, and underground utility construction. Work will be performed both in the fleet maintenance shop and in the field supporting active civil construction sites.

If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, working with heavy equipment, and being part of a team that keeps projects moving, we would like to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Repair

Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy civil construction equipment including excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, backhoes, and other earthmoving equipment
Perform preventive maintenance such as lubrication, oil and filter changes, adjustments, and inspections
Rebuild or replace major components including engines, transmissions, hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and final drives
Use diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
Conduct operational testing and calibrations after repairs

Field Service Support

Respond to equipment breakdowns on construction sites
Work independently in field conditions while coordinating with the shop and supervisors
Complete service reports and maintenance documentation
Support efforts to minimize equipment downtime

Safety & Compliance

Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Conduct job hazard assessments prior to repairs
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions

Team Support

Communicate equipment status and repair priorities with operators, foremen, and project teams
Provide mentorship and guidance to apprentices when required
Support continuous improvement of fleet maintenance practices

What We're Looking For:

Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Journeyperson)
Minimum 5 years experience repairing heavy equipment
Experience working with civil construction equipment
Strong diagnostic skills in hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
Ability to work independently in both shop and field environments
Valid Class 5 drivers licence with a clean driving record

What You Bring to the Team:

Safety First Mindset
You work safely, recognize hazards early, and support a strong safety culture.
Teamwork & Collaboration
You work effectively with operators, foremen, and other mechanics to keep equipment running.
Communication
You clearly communicate repair needs, progress, and equipment issues.
Reliability & Accountability
You take pride in your work and consistently deliver high-quality repairs.

Work Schedule & Environment:

Work is performed in a combination of fleet maintenance shop and active construction sites across Nova Scotia.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM 5:00 PM.

Why Work With Us:

Were a real company for real people.

The work we do matters. Our communities are growing quickly, and infrastructure hasnt always kept pace. Were part of the solution building and upgrading the infrastructure systems we all rely on every day.

Harbour Construction Company Limited

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Heavy Equipment Mechanic