Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic
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49863746
Newco Metals
Posted:July 7, 2026
Expires:July 29, 2026
Description
- Location: Various locations St. John’s , , NL Mount Pearl , , NL
- Work location: On site
- Salary: $ 24.00 to $ 35.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 50 hours per week
- Job Type: Full Time
- Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
- Vacancies: 5
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Non-smoking
- Dusty
- Noisy
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Perform repair work on heavy trucks
- Service attachments and working tools
- Verify and repair emission control systems
- Perform other routine maintenance
- Repair and balance tires
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Wheel replacement
- Alignment, steering and suspension
Diesel engine repair specialization
- Fuel injection system
- Exhaust system
- Cooling system
- Air conditioning system
- Lubrication system
- Engine control system
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
- Brake system
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Sound discrimination
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Organized