Requirements

• High School diploma required or GED.
• NB Class three (3) driver's license with E endorsement (air brakes) would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience and competency in the operation of excavation equipment around municipal infrastructure would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work after hours, function as an on-call employee, and work shift work if required.

You must attach a copy of your valid driver's license and a current copy of your driver's abstract with your application.

Please note a physical testing component will be required as part of the competition selection process.

Join our team as a Permanent Labourer with our Roadway Operations Department in Fredericton!

As a Permanent Labourer with the City of Fredericton, you will be a vital member of the Roadway Operations team. Under the direction of the Supervisor - Roadway Operations Division in the Engineering and Operations Department, the successful candidate will join a team that performs work that is physically strenuous in nature and involves the use of hand tools and/or manually operated equipment. Assignments will require the operation of Municipal vehicles. The ideal candidate will be a team player comfortable working in outdoor environments to support the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of public rights-of-way.

What You'll Do:

• Perform functions consistent with construction and maintenance of roads, streets, sidewalks and ROW's.
• Perform physical labour tasks such as lifting, carrying, digging, and operating various hand tools and light equipment
• Care, maintain and operate equipment used to perform required duties including loaders, tandem trucks, backhoes, tractors, skid steers, mini excavators, etc.
• Assigned to snow and ice control operations during winter months
• Position duties require heavy physical exertion
• Working in a team environment or individually, as required
• Perform other required duties of the division to a proficient and safe manner.
• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Responding to after-hours emergency work
• Responding seasonally to after-hours snow and Ice control

What You Bring:

• Positive contribution to your team and coworkers
• Strong desire to work on a team to accomplish goals
• Awareness of New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work habits to work In a busy municipal environment
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ensure excellent customer service dealing with the public

Perks:

• Bi-weekly benefit spending allowance of $263.26
• Health, Dental and Pension plans.
• Opportunities for growth in the position.

Ready to be part of something exciting? Apply today!

How to apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] on or before May 8, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. AST.

The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.