Posted 11 days ago
Equipment Mechanic - Field
@ Altec
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Overview
Altec is hiring a field equipment mechanic to repair electrical, hydraulic and mechanical components on utility and telecom equipment at customer sites. The role involves troubleshooting with technical manuals, performing unit condition inspections and reading schematics. The posting states full-time work with potential overtime, a pay range of $33-39 per hour depending on skill and experience, and a company service vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Replace electrical, hydraulic and mechanical components
- Troubleshoot using technical manuals and support resources
- Perform unit condition inspections and reports
- Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area
Requirements summary:
- Mechanical background with electrical and hydraulic experience
- Ability to read schematics
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Vehicle, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 75 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness, Paid training |
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Altec
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
Job description
Job Description
Why Join Altec?
We are seeking an experienced mechanic to join our team of skilled professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background with experience working on electrical and hydraulic components, including the ability to read schematics.
Altec is a US based company with service operations throughout Canada. We value teamwork, safety, and enjoyment of work. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
Strong in spirit and industry knowledge, Altec mechanics are the best in the industry.
Hourly rate and potential for overtime varies relative to experience and location. Job openings exist across the U.S. and Canada.
Pay: $33-39/hr depending on skill and experience
Job Type: Full Time, potential for overtime
Click here to see our products!
Why Altec?
The Ideal Background:
Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
Altec Industries Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Altec welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Why Join Altec?
We are seeking an experienced mechanic to join our team of skilled professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background with experience working on electrical and hydraulic components, including the ability to read schematics.
Altec is a US based company with service operations throughout Canada. We value teamwork, safety, and enjoyment of work. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
Strong in spirit and industry knowledge, Altec mechanics are the best in the industry.
- If you are a career-minded equipment mechanic seeking a cleaner, smarter work environment,
- Or a field mechanic willing and able to repair equipment vital to our nation’s infrastructure,
- And if you are ready to join a team of 45+ service centers and a broad network of mobile technicians,
Hourly rate and potential for overtime varies relative to experience and location. Job openings exist across the U.S. and Canada.
Pay: $33-39/hr depending on skill and experience
Job Type: Full Time, potential for overtime
Click here to see our products!
Why Altec?
- On-demand access to technical support, direct parts, and engineering
- Ongoing training on Altec equipment
- A career with an OEM in an Essential Industry supporting utilities and telecom
- You will have a state-of-the-art company service vehicle, customer interaction, and a flexible schedule
- Competitive compensation that rewards performance
- Red Seal not required
- Potential to work overtime
The Ideal Background:
- Experience with aerial devices, digger derricks, chippers, cranes; or construction, mining, farm equipment such as excavators, skid steers, dozers or tractors; aircraft and aerospace or ground support equipment (AGE/GSE) or similar
- Previous mechanic and/or equipment service experience
- Education in mechanics, electrical or hydraulic systems
- Perform replacement of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components
- Utilize all technical support resources (such as operator, parts, and maintenance manuals, HowFactory, etc.) in troubleshooting, determining procedures, and identifying parts needed for repair
- Perform Unit Condition Inspections and Reports
- Maintain work area in a safe, clean, and orderly manner
- Perform all tasks in a manner fully consistent with Altec Safety practices and procedures
- Advise supervisors of situations that may impact a customer relationship
- Provide accurate and sufficient information on all required documents
- Demonstrate Altec Company Values
- All other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma, provincially-approved High School Equivalency, or GED
- Strong interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills
- Physical effort to move objects and tools that may weigh up to 75 pounds; frequent stooping, bending, squatting, and kneeling
- A high level of dexterity
- As needed, provide basic tools per the Altec tool policy
- Drive motor vehicles
- Develop basic computer skills with Microsoft office
- Ability to support customer by working overtime
- Advocate safety in everything we do
- Paid Time Off – Starts at 3 Weeks
- Dental
- Employee Assistance Program
- Extended Health Care
- RRSP Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vision Care
- Paid Wellness Program
Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
Altec Industries Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Altec welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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