Equipment Operator

**Department of Transportation and Infrastructure**
**Equipment Operator**
**Regular Position**
**Open**
**Bathurst District**
**Paquetville/Tracadie Division**

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**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'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?**

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking an individual to join the Bathurst District as an Equipment Operator working in the Paquetville Division during the summer operations and the Tracadie Division during the winter operations.

As an Equipment Operator, you will work under the direction of the Highway Supervisor and be responsible for:

- 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: Paquetville Division during the summer operations and the Tracadie Division during the winter operations.
- 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**
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Flexibility
- Results Orientation
- Concern for Order

**Essential qualifications**
- Completion of grade ten (10) and a minimum of three (3) years' experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
- Possession of a valid New Brunswick Class 1 driver's license with endorsement for air brakes is also required.

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

Written and spoken competence in French is required. Please state your language capability.
- 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 resume.

Appointment to this position will be restricted to local area residents.

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**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.

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**SALARY**:$24.29 per hour, based on 40 hours per week

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**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.

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**How to apply?**

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.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

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