Labourer II

Labourer II

TI.26.27.0769

Posted Date: October 30, 2026

Closing November 8, 2026

Employment Type: 1 Temporary

Division: Equipment Maintenance Division - Avalon Region

Department: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Position Group: NAPE - Maintenance and Operations Services

Location: St. John's (White Hills Depot)

Salary: $20.86- $22.51 per hour (CG-19), 40 hours per week

Benefits: Onboarding

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Labourer II performs semi-skilled manual work in the operation of various types of tools, equipment and machinery used in equipment maintenance. The worker is responsible for maintaining the Mechanical Shop ensuring it is in a clean and safe work environment; issues tools from the tool room; maintains the tool room in an orderly manner; sandblasts mechanical equipment as necessary; paints equipment attachments with compressed air painters; picks up parts from suppliers as well as delivers parts to various repair shops in the Region; assists the Automotive Service Repairer in the repair of tires; assists the Heavy Equipment Technician with moving parts, repairs of tires, etc., as needed; responsible for snow and ice control at the Depot; other related duties, as assigned.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of high school. Equivalencies will be considered.
2. Experience in grounds/ shop maintenance and the tools and equipment used in the performance of such work.
3. Experience with issuing and receiving tools and or equipment.
4. Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of grounds maintenance and tools and equipment used in the performance of such work.
2. Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding issuing and receiving tools and equipment.
3. Knowledge of related Occupational Health & Safety measures and safe work practices.
4. Ability to make independent decisions.
5. Ability to manage time and tasks.
6. Teamwork.
7. Professionalism.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

1. Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license.
2. Recent driver’s abstract satisfactory to the Employer.

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Work is often labour intensive, and may involve heavy lifting.
2. Work is performed both inside and outside, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
3. Travel throughout the Region may be required.
4. Position may require significant, compensated overtime.

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity, please call Llewellyn Lee,, Superintendent of Equipment at 709-729-2389 or [email protected].

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

How to Apply

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