Employment - Journeyperson Truck & Transport Mechanic

Journeyperson Truck & Transport Mechanic

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Full-Time Permanent

Weekdays

Description

Fleet - Public Works East (Glace Bay)

Regular Full Time

JOB SCOPE:  Performs a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks associated with the operation, maintenance, and repair of municipal equipment.  Inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical, electronic and CAN Data bus systems and components of vehicles. Travel between various work sites may be required.

BARGAINING UNIT:      CUPE Local 759 (Outside Workers)

SALARY:                            $34.96 / per hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Must include copies of the items listed below)

·        Grade 12 or GED equivalent.

·        Must possess and maintain a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Drivers License (or equivalent).

·        Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Truck & Transport Mechanic Certification.

·        Demonstrated knowledge of heavy-duty truck computer analysis for North American vehicles.

·        Minimum 1 years’ experience as a Truck & Transport Mechanic or related disciplines.

·        Criminal Records Check verification is required as a condition of employment. Vulnerable sector check may also be required for those working with vulnerable populations.

·        Medical assessments including but not limited to physical, vision, and hearing tests may be required. The assessments must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification. This will take place at a later date.

COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT ENTITLEMENTS (subject to change)

·        Tool allowance of $800 per annum for mechanical employees

·        Personal protective equipment and full uniforms based on positions

·        i.e., protective clothing for welders

·        $1.50 per hour shift premium

·        Overtime rates (1.5x, 2x)

·        Stand-by Pay

·        Call-out pay

·        Meal allowances

·        Mileage

·        40 hrs non replenishable lieu time

·        More can be found in the CUPE Local 759 (Outside Workers) Collective Agreement

How To Apply

Cape Breton Regional Municipality will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.


CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, March 20th , 2026, 4:00 PM

Applications quoting Competition Reference #26.04-E should be submitted via any one of the following:

In-person or drop-box:

Human Resources Department, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, 320 Esplanade, Suite 303, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P7B9

Fax: 902-563-5582 E-mail: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca.

Although we thank all applicants for their submissions, we will respond only to those we wish to interview.

Email Address: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
NOC Code
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Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
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Pay Type
To be Determined
Pay Period
To be Determined
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
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Start Date
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End Date
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Language
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Posted on
March 10th 2026
Expires
March 20th 2026