Heavy Equipment Technician

Heavy Equipment Technician

Competition Number: TI.25.26.0890

Posted Date: November 14, 2025

Closing Date: November 30, 2025 

Employment Type: 1 Permanent 

Division: Equipment Maintenance Division - Central Region

Department: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Position Group: NAPE - Maintenance and Operations Services

Location: Victoria Cove, New World Island (New World Island Depot, Main Highway ) 

Salary: $27.61 - $30.67 per hour (CG-29), 40 hours per week. Successful candidate(s) will also receive $12,000 in annual Market Adjustment payments (prorated) until August 2026 as per the Market Adjustment policy. 

Benefits: Onboarding 

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador 

This position provides skilled journeyperson level work with the diagnosing of problems related to light and heavy equipment as well as advanced work in a variety of other trades associated with the repair of vehicles and related equipment carried out in the Regions. Equipment includes trucks, loaders, snow plows, snow blowers, graders and air powered equipment. Work involves repairing, rebuilding and fabricating parts and components of light and heavy vehicles, vehicle systems and related equipment. Performs duties in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and safe work practices pertaining to workplace and equipment. The Heavy Equipment Technician also performs emergency road services and makes field repairs. This position may oversee apprenticeship technicians. Performs other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria
 

1. Certification as a Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician OR Certification as a Red Seal Journeyperson Truck and Transport Mechanic OR a Red Seal Journeyperson Automotive Technician with experience with heavy equipment and heavy trucks.
2. Experience in diagnostics and repair of light and heavy equipment.
3. Experience in electric welding and acetylene cutting. (asset)

Assessment Criteria
 

1. Knowledge of diagnostics of heavy equipment and heavy trucks.
2. Knowledge of repair of heavy equipment and heavy trucks.
3. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and safe work practices.
4. Electric welding and acetylene cutting. (asset)
5. Ability to independently solve problems.
6. Ability to manage time and tasks.
7. Relationship building.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer
 

1. Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license.
2. Recent and satisfactory Driver's Abstract.
3. Red Seal Journeyperson certification in required discipline.

Conditions of Acceptance
 

1. The demands of the job occasionally result in considerable fatigue, requiring periods of rest. Examples of the kinds of physical demands include crawling under vehicles, climbing on ladders, bending, stretching, twisting while working in tight spaces, standing or kneeling on cement floors, lifting and/or moving heavy objects such as tires, rims, brake drums, etc.
2. Regularly required to lift or move objects 25 to 50 lbs and lifting or moving objects over 50 lbs is required on a regular basis.

Information for Applicants

Please submit copies of valid certificate(s) with application. 

Position reports to New World Island Depot in Winter and Victoria Cove Depot in Summer.

For more information, please contact Chad Hamilton, Superintendent of Equipment at 709-292-4312 or chadhamilton@gov.nl.ca .
 

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
• Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca , 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process with a focus on removing barriers. For common potential accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process, click here . Accommodation information will be kept confidential.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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