Heavy Equipment Technician

Hours correction 
May 28, 2026 

Heavy Equipment Technician

Competition Number: FAL.26.27.0238

Posted Date: May 27, 2026

Closing Date: June 6, 2026 

Employment Type: 1 Temporary 

Division: Agriculture Production and Research

Department: Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Position Group: NAPE - Maintenance and Operations Services

Location: St. John's 

Salary: $27.61 - $30.67 per hour (CG-29), 40 hours per week 

Benefits: Onboarding 

Position Details

Forestry, Agriculture and Lands - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador 

This position provides skilled journeyperson level work on a diversified range of agriculture equipment. This position is responsible for setting up, maintaining, servicing, diagnosing, repairing and reconditioning agricultural equipment. This equipment includes tractors and combines, as well as a variety of implements for agricultural functions such as tillage, seeding, planting, harvesting, haying, spraying and application. The incumbent may also work on other equipment such as side by side, electric fences, irrigation and precision farming equipment. All work must be adhered to manufacturer's specifications. While preventive maintenance is the main component of this position, repairing out of service equipment in the shop or in the field (research fields or clients (farmers) fields) may be required. This position must be able to service and repair spark ignition and compression ignition engines, drive train systems and components, hydraulic, hydrostatic and pneumatic systems, electrical and electronic systems, steering and braking systems, structural components, operator stations and other related support systems. They may also be required to assemble and adjust new agricultural equipment, conduct regular inspections, perform scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrication and tune-ups, take defective units apart, and repair or replace broken, worn out or faulty parts. The incumbent will develop safe operating procedures (SOP) and review with other staff in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and safe work practices pertaining to workplace and equipment. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining shop and parts inventory for the equipment maintenance shop. Performs other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria
 

1. Certification as a Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician, certification as a Red Seal Journeyperson Truck and Transport Mechanic, or Red Seal Journeyperson Automotive Technician with experience with heavy equipment
2. Experience maintaining, calibrating, servicing, diagnosing, repairing and reconditioning various types of equipment
3. Experience maintaining farm equipment and other related equipment
4. Experience in electric welding and operation of oxyacetylene cutting (Asset)

Assessment Criteria
 

1. Knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance & repair
2. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and safe work practices
3. Knowledge of light vehicle & related equipment maintenance (Asset)
4. Knowledge of electric welding and oxyacetylene cutting (Asset)
5. Ability to problem solve
6. Ability to operate farm equipment and machinery
7. Ability to manage time and tasks
8. Ability to exchange information
9. Works independently

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer
 

1. Valid Newfoundland Class 5 Drivers License
2. Recent driver Abstract Satisfactory to the employer
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
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

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Crystal McCall at (709) 637-2089 or by email at crystalmccall@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.
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• 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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