Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician – St. John’s
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, servicing, and maintaining a wide range of heavy equipment. This role ensures maximum equipment uptime and safety by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and hydraulic failures, and conducting field repairs as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Utilize computerized diagnostic tools, hydraulic pressure gauges, and electrical testing equipment to identify faults and malfunctions in engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and electrical components.
- Repair & Maintenance: Diagnose and repair heavy equipment components including diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and braking systems.
- Preventative Maintenance: Clean, lubricate, and perform routine services on excavators, loaders, skid steers, tractors plus various other pieces of heavy equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Field Service: Travel to job sites to conduct emergency repairs and on-site maintenance in various weather conditions.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of services performed, including time spent, parts used, and work orders completed.
- Safety Adherence: Strictly adhere to company safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout procedures, and ensure equipment meets all safety regulations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Proven work experience as a journeyman heavy equipment technician or mechanic, preferably with 3–5 years in construction environment.
- Certification: Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification (or equivalent provincial/state certification) is required.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and powertrain components.
- Equipment Familiarity: Experience servicing a wide range of heavy equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders, telehandlers, etc.
- Skills: Proficiency with hand and power tools, welding/fabrication experience is an asset.
- License: Valid driver’s license (Class 3 or 5) with a clean abstract.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and work in awkward positions.
- Comfortable working in a shop environment as well as outdoors in varied weather conditions (heat, cold, noise, dust).
- May require flexible hours, including weekends or on-call shifts.
What We Offer
- Competitive with flexibility depending on candidate’s experience/ qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision). Includes telemedicine
- Company-provided service truck (if applicable) and specialized tools.
- Boot and clothing allowance.
- Ongoing professional training and certification opportunities.
Interested candidates should forward their resume to:
[email protected]
Attn: Hiring Manager –Job ID: JHET090726
Reports To: Shop Foreman
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St. John's, NL A1H 0P1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Journeyman HDET: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 3 or 5 DL with clean driving abstract (required)
- Red Seal (required)
Work Location: In person
