Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Engineering and Field Level V-VII

Highway Maintenance Technician

Regular Position

Open

Fredericton 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 Infrastructureâ??s mission is to contribute to New Brunswickâ??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

As a member of the Highway Maintenance Team, the successful candidate will be required to handle a variety of technical duties in the maintenance operations within the district.

Reporting to the Assistant to the District Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following responsibilities:

• maintaining an updated list of vehicle assignments, asset usage and asset billing periods in OMS (Operations Management System);
• maintaining a GIS (Geographic Information System) database at the project level;
• performing the duties of the AVL (Automotive Vehicle Location) Coordinator;
• evaluating and processing all access and setback requests on local and collector highways;
• performing the duties of the Road Report Coordinator;
• investigating and responding to various requests from the Property Services Branch;
• performing various audits throughout the District;
• evaluating Large Building Move requests;
• evaluating and processing Commercial Advertisement Permit requests and enforcing the Commercial Advertisement Regulation;
• assisting in the preparation and administration of short form contracts within the District;
• operating and maintaining public water supply systems to ensure compliance with current Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and Department of Health policies/standards; and
• compiling municipal agreements annually.

Work environment:

• Office location: 1025 College Hill Road, Fredericton, with field work as required.
• Open office layout.
• Standard hours of work: Monday â?? Friday.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.
• Some travel within the province will be required.

Who you are

Key behavioural competencies:

• Developing Others
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation
• Analytical Thinking/Judgment

Technical competencies:

• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to use office technology, software, and applications

Essential Qualifications:

Engineering ad Field level VII:

• Diploma from a two (2) year Civil Engineering Technology Program with six (6) years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Must be a member, or be eligible for membership, in the New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications.
• Valid Class 5 driverâ??s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

If there are no applicants with the above essential qualifications, we may select someone at the following lower classification.

Engineering and Field level VI:

• Diploma from a two (2) year Civil Engineering program with five (5) years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Must be a member, or be eligible for membership, in the New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications.
• Valid Class 5 driverâ??s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

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

Written and spoken competence in English 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 résumé.

Asset Qualifications:

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

• a background in auditing and mapping software.

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:

Engineering and Field level VII: $2,327.00 to $2,932.00 bi-weekly (based on a 36 ¼ hour work week).

Engineering and Field level VI: $2,126.00 to $ 2,671.00 bi-weekly (based on a 36 ¼ hour work 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 by February 18, 2025, indicating competition number (13039) 2024-D05-36. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

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