Operations Worker IIIDepartment of Transportation and Infrastructure

Bathurst District

Nigadoo Division 2 positionsBathurst Division 1 position

Regular Positions(Open)

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking individuals to join the Bathurst District as Operations Workers III for three (3) positions for the Bathurst and Nigadoo Divisions during winter/summer operations.

As a member of the Bathurst District, the successful candidates will be responsible to carry out various highway maintenance and construction work, to operate and maintain light construction equipment, including a tandem service truck when required by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructures. Work also includes performing normal maintenance and minor repairs on assigned equipment; preparing and maintaining work records on the operation of the assigned equipment. Operating a one-person plow in winter operations and also perform other related maintenance tasks.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of grade ten (10) and a minimum of three (3) years' work experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment. Possession of a valid New Brunswick Class 3 driver's license with endorsement for air brakes is also required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

Depending on the location applied for, written and spoken competence in English and French or French maybe required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

ASSET QUALIFICATION: Preference may be given to candidates that are One Person Plow certified. Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application the asset qualification in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

The following operational requirements are also required: working on weekends, travel, shift work and/or variable hours.

Appointment to these positions will be restricted to local area residents. Please ensure that your application indicates the division(s) for which you wish to be considered.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidates will possess the following behavioral competencies: Teamwork and Cooperation, Flexibility and Effective Interactive Communication.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

As per the Civil Service Act, candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

SALARY: $20.30 per hour.

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y, by e-mail to [email protected] or by mail at the following address by June 05, 2018 indicating competition number 2018-D01-03.

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
District 01 - Bathurst
P. O. Box 476,
Bathurst NB E2A 3Z4
Telephone: (506) 547-2144

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a scent-reduced environment.

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