Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician – Clarenville

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 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 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 equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Field Service: Travel to job sites to conduct repairs and in office maintenance.
- 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 certification) is required.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and powertrain components.
- Equipment Familiarity: Experience servicing a wide range of equipment such as tractors, excavators, wheel loaders, telehandlers, forklifts 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.
- Comfortable working in a shop environment as well as outdoors in varied weather conditions (heat, cold, noise, dust).
- May require flexible hours.

What We Offer

- Competitive with flexibility depending on candidate’s experience/ qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision). Includes telemedicine
- Boot and clothing allowance.
- Ongoing professional training and certification opportunities.

Interested candidates should forward their resume to:
[email protected]

Attn: Hiring Manager

Reports To: General Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

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

📌 Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician – Clarenville (Canada)
🏢 Atlantic Trailer & Tractor
📍 Canada