Heavy Duty Equipment Technician / Apprentice

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician / Apprentice

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Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America, we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world‑class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John’s and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

City of St. John’s is presently accepting applications for the full‑time permanent position of Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or full‑time temporary position of Heavy Duty Equipment Apprentice, Fleet Services Division, Department of Public Works. Interviews will be ongoing during the posting period as positions are available immediately.

Accountabilities

The incumbent will be required to perform all mechanical duties related to the repair of heavy trucks / light duty trucks and equipment power systems such as engines, transmissions, final drives, steering, brakes, and rears, including diagnosing hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems with diagnostic equipment and schematics. The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School.
• Must possess an Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Truck and Transport Mechanic and must be in good standing and registered with the Department of Advanced Education and Skills, Province of Newfoundland.
• Consideration will also be given to applicants who are registered as an Apprentice in the above trades. Preference will be given to applicants in the fourth year of the Apprenticeship Program; however applicants at earlier levels may also be considered.

A foreign diploma or certificate equal to the applicable Canadian credential will also be considered with the following documentation (to be submitted with application) :

Hours of Work

40 hours per week. Shift work as required.

Compensation

Hourly rate is $41.36 / hr (including base rate and applied market adjustment). Apprentice compensation is based on percentage of the Journeyperson rate :

Applicants must be members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 569, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John’s does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12 : 00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This City of St. John’s is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community’s diversity.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Government Administration

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