Job Summary

Position Type: Full time, Permanent (Union)

Central Regional Service Board / CNWM is seeking a highly skilled, reliable, safety-conscious, and team-oriented Heavy Equipment Mechanic holding a valid Interprovincial Red Seal Certification complying with Newfoundland and Labrador standards to join our team at Central Regional Service Board/CNWM.

In this dual shop and field role, you will perform preventative maintenance, diagnostic tests, repairs, overhauls, official inspections, and emergency mobile field service on heavy mobile waste management, construction, and industrial equipment to ensure fleet safety, efficiency, and reliability across our regional operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Field Work & Emergency Breakdown Response: Respond promptly to mobile field breakdowns across the regional service area, operating a mobile service vehicle to perform on-site troubleshooting, diagnostic testing, and emergency repairs under varied outdoor and site conditions.
- Diagnostics & Repair: Inspect, test, and diagnose faults in diesel engines, hydraulic systems, power-shift transmissions, electrical/electronic systems, steering, suspension, and braking systems using modern computer diagnostic tools and manual instruments.
- Motor Vehicle Inspections (MVI) & In-House Servicing: Complete official Motor Vehicle Inspections (MVI) and perform comprehensive mechanical repairs in-house to maintain operational self-sufficiency and minimize outsourcing to local garages.
- Fleet & Inventory Coordination: Work closely with the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator to ensure adequate parts and supplies inventory are maintained on-site and in mobile service units, prioritizing repair workflows to guarantee high-priority fleet assets are serviced promptly.
- Teamwork & Leadership by Example: Model a positive, proactive work ethic and strong professional standards. Work collaboratively with shop peers, field operations staff,



and management to foster a productive, respectful, and cohesive team environment.
- Apprentice Training, Oversight & Mentorship: Take responsibility for planning and delivering apprentice training, supervising assigned work, assessing progress, and verifying and signing off on apprenticeship hours and demonstrated competencies. Provide technical guidance, practical instruction, and daily support to Shop Assistants, junior mechanics, and apprentices, reinforcing accountability for repair quality and safe shop and field practices.
- Compliance & Company Policies: Strictly follow all CRSB company policies, operational procedures, code of conduct, and workplace guidelines alongside the Newfoundland and Labrador Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation legislation / Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations (including WHMIS, lockout/tagout, and PPE enforcement).
- System Servicing & Fabrication: Repair hydraulic pumps, control valves, cylinders, pneumatic systems, fuel injection systems, drivetrain components, and basic structural welding as required.
- Documentation: Complete detailed work orders, safety inspection checklists, field repair reports, maintenance logs, and parts requisitions accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Working Conditions

- Certification: Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Certification as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician complying with Newfoundland and Labrador provincial regulations and standards. Authorized (or eligible for authorization) to conduct NL Motor Vehicle Inspections (MVI).




- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of post-apprenticeship experience servicing heavy mobile diesel equipment in both shop and mobile field service environments.
- Driver’s License: Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean commercial driving record.
- Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to communicate effectively, work as a dependable team player, and lead by example in safety and shop efficiency.
- Physical & Environmental Requirements: The role is physically demanding and requires standing or walking for extended periods, lifting to 50 pounds (22.68 kilograms), and working in confined or awkward spaces outdoors across regional sites in varying Newfoundland and Labrador weather conditions.
- Personal Protective Equipment: Wear CSA-approved steel-toed work boots at all times, along with all other PPE required for the task and work environment.

Work Schedule & Operational Requirements

- Standard shift schedule with dispatch flexibility for mobile field calls and emergency breakdowns.
- Shift Flexibility: Must be available to work evenings and weekends when required to support emergency repairs, field service dispatches, critical machine outages, and operational deadlines.
- Shift rotation and early start times may be required on a weekly basis to support the efficient and effective operation of CNWM.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the operations manager to support overall facility maintenance, shop cleanliness, field operations, operational objectives, and fleet reliability.

Central Regional Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Pay: $35.50 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Journeyperson Red Seal - Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Central Regional Service Board
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador