Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator (Eastern)

Position Details

The Provincial Government is committed to strengthening the safety of families and communities through snow clearing on Newfoundland and Labrador’s busiest roads during the winter period, improving safety for drivers in all conditions.

We’re hiring Heavy Equipment Maintenance Operators to help make this happen. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is recruiting for immediate and anticipated vacancies for Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator positions in various Depot locations. Apply now and be part of a team that keeps our roads clear and communities moving!

Positions will be of variable duration including full time, part time and hourly,  day or night shift, depending on vacancy needs per Depot. 

Currently recruiting for specific opportunities in the following Depots:

• Lethbridge
• Amherst Cove/ Port Rexton
• Grand Bank
• Black Brook
• Goobies
• Bellevue
• Clarenville
• Eastport
• Boat Harbour
• Grand Le Pierre

About Us

The department is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the provincial highways; the provision of the provincial ferry services; management 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 Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator is responsible for skilled work in safe operation of a variety of heavy equipment used in highway maintenance work. This includes:

• operating heavy equipment such as a tandem truck, front-end-loader, backhoe, etc.;
• performing pre and post trip inspections of equipment;
• preparing and maintaining work records on the operation of assigned equipment;
• plowing, sanding and salting roads during the winter season;
• performing preventative maintenance functions and non-complex servicing;
• participating in required on-going training;
• interacting with the general public and perform other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

About You

As a Highway Maintenance Equipment Operator, you have experience with maintenance and practices utilized in the operation of heavy equipment, and experience with winter maintenance and operation of heavy equipment, would be considered an asset for this position. Your education includes the completion of a High School diploma—or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You currently possess the appropriate operator’s licenses as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador (Class 03 license with 08 and 09 endorsements). Along with this experience and licenses, you can clearly demonstrate the ability to report to the assigned Depot within one half hour of receiving notification for an after-duty call.

Assessment Criteria

To be successful in this position, you’ll bring a solid understanding of maintenance and practices utilized in the operation of heavy equipment, and you may also have knowledge of the maintenance and operation of heavy winter equipment. You’re well-informed of the safety regulations utilized in the operation of heavy equipment, keeping this front of mind when providing important maintenance and equipment inspections.   

Your time management and heavy equipment operating skills support the effective delivery of highway maintenance work in Depot locations across the province.  You apply sound decision making and perform your duties in a professional manner in this front-line service position.

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

Practical heavy equipment testing will be administered prior to interview. Driver’s abstract will need to be supplied at that time.

Successful applicants may be employed on a call-in basis or participate in a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays, depending on vacancy need per Depot. The Department reserves the right to adjust schedules, as needed, based on operational requirements and staff availability. 

To learn more about these opportunities please contact Sean Pitts, Superintendent of Highway Operations, at 709-466-0282 or pittss@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.