Gander International Airport Authority Inc.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
- The Gander International Airport Authority Inc. is looking for a winter heavy equipment operator (Mobile Device Operator) with the following qualifications and experience:
- Experience in the operation of a variety of heavy equipment (front end loaders, speed plows, and tandem axle dump trucks).
- Experience in the provision of snow and ice control services.
- Experience in conducting routine equipment inspections and basic heavy equipment operator maintenance.
- The successful candidate must have class 3 driver’s licence with an air brake endorsement.
- The successful candidate must provide proof of high school graduation.
- The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a team and must be able to work shifts, weekends and overtime.
- The successful candidate will report directly to the Field Foreman.
- The successful candidate must be able to obtain a valid radio operator’s license
- The successful candidate must hold or be able to obtain a transportation security clearance.
- The successful candidate may be required to successfully complete Airport Firefighter certification training.
- This is a 18-week, term position.
- Salary and benefits will be as per the current collective agreement.
- A complete job description is available from the general office (2nd floor of the Air Terminal Building).
- Applications must be received on or before October 23, 2026, addressed to the Supervisor of Human Resources quoting Competition #GIAA/MDO-1501. GIAA P.O. Box 400 Gander, NL A1V 1W8 fax: 709-256-6725 email:sladet@ganderairport.com
Note: We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.