Vehicle Mechanic jobs

Keep equipment moving. Solve problems. Support customers with safe, reliable rental equipment.

Brunswick Lift Rentals is growing and remains committed to providing our customers with the reliable service and equipment solutions they need in today's fast-paced market. With years of experience providing top-brand aerial lift and material handling equipment, we continue to grow through expanded product offerings, strong customer relationships, and the value-added services that have supported our customers over the years.

We are currently looking to hire our next great team member for the position of Shop Technician / Mechanic located in Dartmouth, NS. This is an ideal opportunity for a Red Seal Mechanic who takes pride in quality workmanship, safe repair practices, and keeping equipment rental-ready.

What You'll Do

As a Shop Technician / Mechanic, you'll play a key role in keeping our aerial lift, material-handling, small engine, and related rental fleet safe, compliant, reliable, and ready to support customers and branch operations.

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair aerial lifts, material-handling equipment, small engines, and related rental fleet assets.
• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fuel-system diagnostics using schematics, OEM guidance, and approved troubleshooting practices.
• Complete preventive maintenance services, inspections, scheduled repairs, and rental-readiness checks in line with company and manufacturer standards.
• Execute internal repair orders, customer work orders, and service requests while accurately documenting labour time, parts usage, repair notes, and follow-up needs.
• Recondition, replace, and install parts and components on heavy equipment and related machinery.
• Identify wear, hazards, safety concerns, recurring defects, and potential equipment failures, then communicate required repairs or delays to the Service Manager or designate.
• Collaborate with Service, Parts, Dispatch, Sales, and branch team members to support equipment availability, urgent customer repairs, and branch priorities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and compliant workspace by following shop housekeeping, 5S, tool care, PPE, and safe work expectations.

What Makes You Successful

• You are a skilled Red Seal Mechanic who is safety-minded, dependable, and focused on doing quality work the right way.
• You have strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, technical, communication, and documentation skills.
• You take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments.
• You are dependable, safety-minded, and focused on doing things the right way.
• You thrive in a team environment while also working independently.
• You are motivated to learn, improve, and contribute to a growing organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Red Seal Journeyperson Mechanic certification in a related trade, such as Heavy Equipment Technician, Truck and Transport Mechanic, Agricultural Equipment Technician, or a comparable mechanical trade.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fuel systems.
• Experience repairing equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, aerial lifts, small engines, material-handling equipment, or similar machinery.
• Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work safely in a shop and yard environment.
• Ability to work legally in Canada.

Preferred

• Experience in equipment rental, construction, industrial equipment, material handling, aerial lift, forklift, or heavy equipment service environments.
• Familiarity with OEM repair standards, preventive maintenance schedules, warranty/service documentation, fleet readiness expectations, and work order systems.
• Additional equipment, safety, forklift, aerial lift, or manufacturer training is considered an asset.
• Experience working with service, inventory, rental, or work order systems is considered an asset.

Why Join Brunswick Lift Rentals?

Brunswick Lift Rentals offers a supportive team environment and a competitive total rewards package for qualified employees.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Vision care
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing Canadian organization
• Modern equipment, tools, and support from an experienced service team

Our Values

We're looking for people who share our commitment to People First, Integrity & Fairness, Empowerment, Team Spirit, Customer Excellence and Proudly Canadian.

Apply Today

If you're a Red Seal Mechanic looking for a rewarding opportunity with a growing Canadian equipment rental company where your work makes a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Brunswick Lift Rentals is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Licence/Certification:

• Driver's Licence (preferred)
• Red Seal certification in a related trade (preferred)

Work Location: In person