Heavy Equipment Technician (First Year Apprentice)

Heavy Equipment Technician (First Year Apprentice) | Strategic Staffing | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Careers Home Career Opportunities Public Career Opportunities Internal Career Opportunities Persons with Disabilities Other Public Sector Career Opportunities My Work Matters. See Why. The Competition Process Your Account FAQ Contact Careers Home Career Opportunities Public Career Opportunities Internal Career Opportunities Persons with Disabilities Other Public Sector Career Opportunities My Work Matters. See Why. The Competition Process Your Account FAQ Contact Heavy Equipment Technician (First Year Apprentice) Competition Number: TI.CON.26.27.0791 Posted Date: November 6, 2026 Closing Date: November 16, 2026 Employment Type: 1 Contract Division: Equipment Maintenance Division - Western Region Department: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Position Group: NAPE - Maintenance and Operations Services Location: Stephenville (Stephenville Repair Shop) Salary: $19.33 per hour (CG-29 70%) for an Apprentice is paid in accordance with the Maintenance and Operational Services (MOS) Collective Agreement, calculated as a percentage of the Journeyperson rate. 40 hours per week Benefits: Onboarding Position Details Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Through an Apprenticeship Training Program, the Department is endeavouring to provide apprentices with the opportunity for progression through the various levels of the apprenticeship program leading to Journeyperson Certification. This will be accomplished by providing the relevant work experience and mentoring. The Apprentice will provide assistance to the Journey Person Heavy Equipment Technician in the diagnosing and repair of problems related to light and heavy equipment carried out in the region. 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, its systems and related equipment. Performs duties in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and safe work practices pertaining to workplace and equipment. This work will facilitate learning in the operations of a mechanical facility and provide opportunities to apply necessary skills. Screening Criteria Completed Heavy Equipment Technician or Truck and Transport First Block Level Training at a recognized post-secondary institution, and possess the necessary hours for the apprentice level as per the conditions governing apprentice training established by the Division of Institutional and Industrial Training. Confirmation of completion of Heavy Equipment Technician or Truck and Transport First Block Level Training at a recognized post-secondary institution (transcript). Experience in diagnostics and repair. (asset) Assessment Criteria Knowledge of diagnostics of heavy equipment and heavy trucks. Knowledge of repair of heavy equipment an