Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Operations Worker I

Bridge Crew

Seasonal Position

Open

Fredericton District

Woodstock Bridge Crew

 

 

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 Bridge Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible

for the following responsibilities:

• performing general maintenance, repairs, and construction of bridges, building and ground;

• cleaning, painting, scraping, shoveling, sandblasting, and jackhammering;

• loading and unloading supplies and equipment;

• operating various hand tools;

• installing signs and controlling traffic;

• performing formwork.

 

Work environment

• Office location: Woodstock, Nackawic.

• Work holidays, weekends, shift and/or variable hours.

• Exposure to dust and fumes.

• Working from heights.

• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

 

Who you are

Key behavioural competencies

• Effective Interactive Communication

• Results Orientation

• Teamwork and Cooperation

   

 

Essential qualifications

• Completion of grade ten (10).

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the operation of light equipment.

• Experience with construction / highway.

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

 

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

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

• experience in the maintenance and construction of bridges.

 

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to

demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications 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: $26.87 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 by July 28, 2026, indicating

competition number (16951) 2026-D05-17. 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 Program

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