Heavy Equipment Technician

Position Details

Based on location, positions available may be full time permanent, full time temporary or seasonal from October 2026 to April 2027, with the possibility of extension.   Individuals will be scheduled for 40 hours per week (5 x 8-hour shifts for Winter Season, with overtime available and 4 x 10-hour shift for summer schedule)

Currently recruiting for specific opportunities in:

• Avalon: White Hills (1 Permanent), Bay Roberts (1 Permanent), Flambro Head (1 Permanent), Renews (1 Temporary) Heart's Content-Winter/Bay Roberts-Summer (1 Temporary)
• Eastern: Clarenville (2 Permanent, 2 Temporary), Bellevue (1 Permanent), Boat Harbour (1 Seasonal), Port Rexton/Amherst Cove (1 Seasonal)
• Central: Grand Falls-Windsor (1 Temporary), Baie Verte (1 Temporary), Northern Arm (1 Seasonal), Pool’s Cove (1 Seasonal), Bishop’s Falls (1 Permanent)
• Western: Plum Point (2 Permanent), Tompkins (1 Temporary), St. George’s (1 Permanent), Sops Arm (1 Permanent), Port Saunders (1 Permanent), Rocky Harbour (2 Seasonal)
• Labrador: L’anse Au Loup (2 Seasonal)

About Us

The Department is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the provincial highways; the provision of the provincial ferry services; management and maintenance of the provincial government fleet of light vehicles and heavy equipment; operation and maintenance of the provincial government air ambulances and water bombers and construction and management of provincial government buildings.

About the Opportunities

The HET’s skilled journeyperson level work responsibilities on the Government owned heavy-duty fleet includes:   

• diagnosing 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 such as trucks, loaders, snowplows, snow blowers, graders and air powered equipment carried out in the Regions;
• repairing, rebuilding and fabricating parts and components of light and heavy vehicles, vehicle systems and related equipment;
• emergency road services and makes field repairs;
• conducting regular inspections and executing preventative maintenance schedules;
• performing duties in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and safe work practices pertaining to workplace and equipment;
• overseeing apprenticeship technicians; 
• performing other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

About You

As a HET, you possess a certification as a Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician or certification as a Red Seal Journeyperson Truck and Transport Mechanic.  If you have a Red Seal Journeyperson Automotive Technician with experience with heavy equipment and heavy trucks, we want to talk with you!   Experience in diagnostics and repair of light and heavy equipment is required and experience in electric welding and acetylene cutting for minor repairs would be a bonus. 

Assessment Criteria

You bring a solid knowledge of diagnostics and repair of heavy equipment and heavy trucks, and you are well informed regarding Occupational Health and Safety regulations and safe work practices within this trade.

Your ability to make sound, independent decisions, sometimes in dynamic circumstances will support your efforts to ensure efficient and effective delivery of a safe, mechanical fleet.   As a HET, you will perform your duties in a professional manner as you interact with various trades, operators, and supervisors.  As a Red Seal journeyperson, you may be required to mentor apprentices assigned to you and through effectively exchanging information, you will pass along your knowledge and experience to lead others in this front-line, service position.

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

Applicants must submit copies of valid certifications.   Please ensure documents are clear and legible. 

The Department reserves the right to adjust schedules and locations, as needed, based on operational requirements and staff availability. 

To learn more about these opportunities, please contact:

• Avalon Region: Llewellyn Lee, Superintendent of Equipment 709-729-2389 or llewellynlee@gov.nl.ca
• Eastern Region: Craig Brinston, Superintendent of Equipment 709-466-4130 or craigbrinston@gov.nl.ca
• Central Region: Chad Hamilton, Superintendent of Equipment 709-292-4312 or chadhamilton@gov.nl.ca
• Western/Labrador Region: Terry Parsons, Superintendent of Equipment 709- 640-8147 or parsonst@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.