Job Description

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Operations Worker I (Inventory)

Regular and Seasonal Positions

Open

Various Divisions

Moncton District

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.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has a broad mandate and is committed to maintaining and improving New Brunswick’s public infrastructure. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s mission is to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy and quality of life by providing and supporting sustainable infrastructure that allows for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and government services to the public. Not only is the department responsible for managing over 18,000 kilometers of provincial highways, it also manages the planning, design and construction of hospitals, schools and other government buildings.

What you will do

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

• performing various highway maintenance and construction work;
• operating and maintaining light construction equipment, including a tandem service truck when required by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure;
• 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 performing other related maintenance tasks;
• ensuring roads are safe for public use through plowing and placing sand and salt on roads.

Work environment:

• Office location: Petitcodiac, Hillsborough, Indian Mountain/Salisbury, Cap-Pelé, Sackville/Port Elgin, Shediac, Moncton, Harcourt/Acadieville, Kouchibouguac, Rexton, Bouctouche/St-Marie, Cocagne.
• Work occasionally on 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:

• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Flexibility
• Results Orientation

Essential Qualifications:

• Completion of grade ten (10) and a minimum of one (1) year experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• Possession of a valid Class 3 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick with endorsement for air brakes.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

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

Please indicate the location(s) you wish to be considered for.

Appointment to these positions will be restricted to local area residents.

• 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.

Asset Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate the following asset:

• One Person Plow Certified.

Please attach a copy of your driver's license with your application.

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 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:

Operations Worker I: $25.27 per hour, based on a 40- hour week.

Providing a safe workplace for all Your health and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety.

How to apply

We encourage applicants to apply on-line indicating competition number (14873) 2025-D03-12. This opportunity will be open until filled. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

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

As per the Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Programcontributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

The New Brunswick Public Service: Improving the lives of New Brunswickers every day!

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