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The Opportunity

Fredericton, NB

Skilled Trades and Labour

Entry Level

Full-time

$24.98 / hour

Competition Number: #064-26.27

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Closing Date: September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Capital Planning & Operations
Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of Recent Brunswick's mission, vision and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and community.

What We Offer
Full-Time | 1 year term | Fredericton | On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30AM - 4:00PM | 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $24.98 per hour
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Operations Foreperson, this position of Equipment Operator is skilled work in the operation of a variety of heavy and light equipment vehicles employed in Buildings and Grounds maintenance.

Operate heavy & light equipment, such as: front-end loaders, backhoes, three-ton trucks, one-ton trucks, half-ton trucks, tractors and Trackless MT's along with all associated attachments.

Operate heavy equipment safely on varied terrain, situations, and weather.

Work in or out of doors under varying conditions, at heights or in confined spaces.





Attach and remove accessories for vehicles. Perform driver maintenance tasks, such as: conduct pre-operational checks, clean, lubricate and refill the equipment as necessary.

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, care, and preservation of assigned tools/equipment and the performance of minor maintenance repairs.

Operate vehicles delivering a variety of materials to various buildings on Campus.

Plow and remove snow from streets, walks, parking lots and other areas as directed. Salt and sand as required.

Mow and rake lawns, sweep streets and sidewalks, prune trees and shrubs and other general grounds maintenance duties.

Load trucks with loader, backhoe, or tractor. Excavate with a mechanical shovel or backhoe.

Responsible for the application of safety precautions as may be required to ensure minimum hazard to self and others.

Deliver and set up furniture.

Perform other related duties as required.

What You Bring

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must possess a current, valid class 5 driver's license with air brake endorsement.

3 years or more diversified experience in operating equipment. Applicants may be tested on their ability to operate equipment.

Additional Strengths

Must have the physical capacity to carry out the functions of the position, including the ability to lift heavy objects, work from ladders, at heights, or in cramped quarters.

Must be willing and able to work overtime as required. A telephone is necessary for call-outs in the event of inclement weather and emergencies.

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