Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Equipment Operator

Two (2) Regular Positions

Open

Saint John District

Rollingdam & St. George Divisions

Who we are

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

What you will do

Reporting to the Highway Supervisor, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following responsibilities:

• safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a grader, tandem truck, truck with trailer equipped with air brakes and other heavy equipment.
• involved in various highway maintenance and construction tasks.
• performing normal maintenance and minor repairs on assigned equipment, preparing and maintaining work records on the operation of the assigned equipment.
• ensure roads are safe for public use through plowing and placing sand and salt on roads.

Work environment:

• Office location: Rollingdam & St. George
• Work holidays, weekends, shift and/or variable hours.
• May work in adverse road and weather conditions.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

Who you are

Key behavioural competencies:

• Effective Interactive Communication
• Flexibility
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Essential Qualifications:

• Completion of grade ten (10) and a minimum of three (3) years experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
• Valid Class 1 driver's license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick with endorsement for air brakes is also required.

• Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
• Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your résumé.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure offers:

• Meaningful work and the opportunity to support New Brunswickers in times of need.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development, and training.
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.

SALARY:

Equipment Operator: $27.69 per hour, based on a 40- hour week.