Service Worker - Temporary ( 6-12 months) - Transit

Title: Service Worker – Temporary (6-12 months) - Fredericton Transit
Salary: $31.39 hourly, approximately 80 hours biweekly
BSA: $268.03 biweekly benefit spending allowance.

Total Compensation: $72,507.33 annually

Description:

Are you passionate about keeping your community moving safely and efficiently? The Transit Division is seeking a dedicated and reliable Service Worker to join our team. In this vital support role, you'll help ensure the cleanliness, maintenance, and readiness of our transit fleet and transit bus stops—contributing directly to the quality and reliability of public transportation services. You will be performing general services on all transit division vehicles and bus stops as well as other related duties. If you take pride in hands-on work and enjoy being part of a team that makes a real difference every day, we invite you to apply and grow your career in public service.

Qualifications:

We recognize that candidates bring diverse experiences and backgrounds. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their qualifications meet the essential requirements of the position. Additional valued qualifications may strengthen an application but are not required.

Essential

To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate the following:

• A minimum Class 5 is required.
• Clear Drivers Abstract.
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive repair and equipment.
• Minimum prerequisite of a secondary education, combined with a minimum one year of experience cleaning and servicing vehicles.
• Ability to work shiftwork.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to operate small machinery and tools needed for general repair and maintenance.

• Knowledge and understanding of automotive repair and equipment.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered where they provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential duties of the position. Applicants are encouraged to describe how their background aligns with the requirements of the role.

Valued

The following qualifications are not required but may strengthen an application:

• Experience driving a transit bus considered an asset.
• General vehicle maintenance and vehicle detailing experience, general mechanical or technical training in the automotive industry is preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.

• Valid Class 2 NB driver's license with Air Brake endorsement is desired.

What You'll Do

Service Worker hours could be scheduled between 5:30am and 1:00am seven days a week over a forty-hour work week. Core duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Check and top up fluids daily on all vehicles and clean entire interior and exterior of all transit vehicles.
• Special cleaning such as pressure washing and vacuuming as well as checking ramps and cleaning them.
• Clean interior windows, shampoo seats and thorough cleaning of driver area.
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance to all transit vehicles.
• Ensure all signage on interior and exterior of all equipment is present and in good repair.
• Exchange transit vehicles with in-service vehicles when directed.
• Empty fareboxes regularly and perform other related duties as assigned.
• General repairs and upkeep on all shelters and immediate repair and/ or replacement to broken shelters/glass/benches.
• Remove debris in around all stops regularly.
• Mow grass or remove snow/spread ice melt products around shelter/stop areas as per Service Standards.
• Inspect stops for any infrastructure issues (i.e. concrete, bent sign posts, etc.).
• General maintenance (painting, minor repairs, etc.).
• Install new shelters.
• Monitor and report all pad installations for stops and shelters.
• Respond to specific requests from Transit management.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Build a future with an employer that supports your life today and tomorrow.

At the City of Fredericton, we believe great employers offer more than just a salary. They provide stability, purpose, flexibility, and the confidence to plan for the future. That's why our total rewards package goes beyond your base salary to support your health, well-being, financial security, and work-life balance at every stage of your career and life.

Health & Wellness Designed Around You

Your base pay is complemented by a biweekly flexible benefit spending allowance that helps you build the coverage that best fits your needs. Choose from comprehensive health, dental, and insurance options, and access confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Time to Recharge

Enjoy vacation entitlements that grow with years of service, plus the option for eligible employees to purchase additional prorated leave each year, giving you greater flexibility to balance work and life.

Retirement Security

Build long-term financial security through a shared risk pension plan, with contributions from both you and the City.

Meaningful Work. Lasting Impact.

Help shape a vibrant, inclusive, and growing Fredericton. Your work will play a role in delivering services that make a significant and positive difference in the community.

Our Commitment

The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and other equity-deserving groups. Qualified candidates who self-identify may receive preference in line with employment equity goals and applicable legislation.

If you require accommodation, please advise Human Resources so we can work with you to meet your needs

Apply Now!

Please submit your application on or before October 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. AST.

Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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