Dartmouth- Truck & Transport Apprentice Technician

at  Miller Waste System

TRUCK & TRANSPORT APPRENTICE TECHNICIAN

Location: 8 Moore Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Position Type: Full-time- Permanent- Afternoon Shift
Reporting: Shop Foreperson
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 12:00am Friday, 2:00pm to 6:00pm, occasional weekends.
Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. Miller is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the Provinces of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Manitoba. Miller has over 50 years’ experience in the waste management sector, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations. We are looking for a highly capable Truck & Transport Apprentice Technician to be located out of our Dartmouth Yard, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful candidates must be enrolled to a trades school for Truck & Transport (Red Seal).
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• You will have ability to diagnose and rectify faults, as well as experience in repairing hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Your ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is key as well as working in a team environment.
• You must be available to work late when trucks are behind schedule, as well you may be required to work weekends and holidays.
  We are committed to providing person with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.
  Miller Waste Systems strives to be ‘only the best.’ As a privately owned and operated Waste Company we have 50 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. By providing an industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs, Miller Waste continues to grow our business

In the position of Truck & Transport Apprentice Technician. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
• The service and repair of all Company vehicles to ministry standards and Miller Waste standards.
• Will be required to repair and road test equipment, including hydraulics and electrical, as well as shop maintenance.
• Will be required to conduct vehicle maintenance according to established MWS policies and procedures.
• Maintain all required records and files for vehicle maintenance.
• Conduct on-road service calls, as required.