Equipment Operator I (Vehicles and Parts)

Equipment Operator I (Vehicles and Parts)

Competition Number: TI.26.27.0434

Posted Date: October 21, 2026

Closing Date: No Closing Date 

Employment Type: 1 Permanent 

Division: Equipment Maintenance

Department: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Position Group: NAPE - Maintenance and Operations Services

Location: Grand Falls - Windsor (Grand Falls- Windsor Regional Depot) 

Salary: $21.65 - $23.58 per hour (CG-21), 40 hours per week 

Benefits: Onboarding 

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador 

The Equipment Operator I is responsible for the safe operation and servicing of light vehicles including pick-up trucks, delivery vans, automobiles, etc. to transport a variety of material and/or passengers. The Equipment Operator I picks up and delivers a variety of material such as equipment parts, office supplies, mail, etc. to various locations; receives and issues/distributes equipment parts and maintains standard records of inventory transactions using computerized system; reports mechanical defects to supervisor; ensures stockroom is maintained in a clean and safe manner; front counter/ customer service, as necessary; maintains filing system for all paperwork; performs minor repairs and services vehicles with gas, oil and grease. Additionally, the Operator may provide transportation for passengers, when required and may operate forklift to unload and load transport trucks and light vehicles. Other related duties as assigned. 

Screening Criteria
 

1. Graduation from high school. Equivalencies will be considered.
2. Experience with transportation and delivery of goods.
3. Valid Class 5 driver's license.
4. Experience in stockroom.
5. Experience with computerized inventory control.
6. Forklift certification.

Assessment Criteria
 

1. Knowledge of transportation and delivery of goods practices and procedures.
2. Knowledge of stockroom procedures.
3. Knowledge of computerized inventory control.
4. Knowledge of relevant Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
5. Ability to make independent, sound decisions.
6. Ability to manage time and tasks.
7. Professionalism.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer
 

1. Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license.
2. Recent and satisfactory Driver's Abstract.
3. Forklift certification.

Conditions of Acceptance
 

1. Regularly lifts and/or moves goods and materials weighing 10-50 lbs. and occasionally required to lift or move items up to 50 lbs.
2. Physical effort includes unloading/loading of goods/materials by hand and/or with the assistance of pallet jacks and forklifts; lifting, pushing, pulling and moving supplies while maintaining stock shelves.
3. Work is performed both inside and outside, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
4. Extensive travel throughout the Region may be required.

Information for Applicants

Please submit copy of valid Class 05 license and forklift certification with application. 

For more information about this opportunity 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.
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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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