Do you take pride in building and repairing the essential equipment that keeps a province moving? The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking a skilled Welder to join the Vehicle Management Agency team at the Chipman Repair Facility. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to apply your trade to vital public assets, from snowplow trucks to heavy fleet equipment, ensuring they operate safely and reliably for New Brunswickers.
Company Overview
The work we do has a direct, positive impact on our communities. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI) is dedicated to maintaining and improving New Brunswick’s public infrastructure, including highways, schools, and hospitals. The Vehicle Management Agency within DTI provides critical fleet management and maintenance services. Our team of tradespeople is essential in keeping the government’s fleet from light vehicles to heavy plow trucks safely on the road to deliver public services.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Mechanic Supervisor, you will be entrusted with key fabrication and repair duties that support our province-wide fleet operations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing various welding, fabrication, and metal cutting tasks to a high standard.
- Fabricating new components for plow truck assemblies and assembling complete new plow units.
- Creating inventory items and refurbishing existing fleet components to extend their service life.
- Repairing and maintaining a wide range of fleet assets, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards.
- Working a 40-hour week with variable hours, including evenings and weekends as required, with some travel within the province.
Qualifications
You are a certified professional who values quality, safety, and teamwork. The essential requirements are:
- Possession of a valid F4 welder’s certificate as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.
- A minimum of three (3) years of related welding and fabrication experience.
- A valid New Brunswick Class 5 driver’s license.
- Strong behavioural competencies in Commitment to Learning, Effective Interactive Communication, and Teamwork and Cooperation.
- Written and spoken competence in English is required.
Please ensure your application includes copies of your valid welder’s certificate and driver’s license.
Benefits and Perks
This regular position with the New Brunswick Public Service offers a comprehensive and rewarding career package:
- An hourly wage of $30.14, based on a 40-hour work week.
- A comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development, and training.
- Free access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- The deep satisfaction of meaningful work that supports your fellow New Brunswickers.
- A commitment to a safe, healthy, and scent-reduced workplace.
How to Apply
If you are a qualified welder looking to contribute your skills to essential public service, we encourage you to apply online. Please indicate the competition number (14870) 2025-D5V-07 in your application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The New Brunswick Public Service is an Equal Employment Opportunity Program. We are committed to creating a diverse, balanced workforce and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members. Preference at the time of appointment is given to veterans who demonstrate they are among the most qualified.