Equipment Operator

University-of-New-Brunswick; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pension

Vacation time

EFAP (Employee & Family Assistance)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

University of New Brunswick in Fredericton is seeking an Equipment Operator for a full-time, 1-year term on-campus. The role reports to the Operations Foreperson and involves operating a range of heavy and light equipment for Buildings and Grounds maintenance.

Essential duties include operating front-end loaders, backhoes, trucks, and tractors, performing pre-operational checks, and delivering and setting up furniture across campus. Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years diversified experience operating equipment.
• Applicant may be tested on ability to operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy & light equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, trucks, tractors, and MTs.
• Operate equipment safely on varied terrain, weather, and conditions.
• Perform pre-operational checks, cleaning, lubrication, and refilling of equipment.
• Deliver and set up furniture; load trucks with equipment and materials.
• Plow snow, salt and sand as required; maintain grounds including mowing and pruning.
• Perform minor maintenance and ensure safety procedures to minimize hazards.

Skills

Equipment operation

Heavy machinery experience

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Class 5 driver’s license with air brake endorsement

Tools

None

Job description

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 New 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.

Additional Information

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

UNIFOR Local 4504: GENERAL LABOUR AND TRADES AND ALLIED SERVICES & AUDIO VISUAL GROUP (GLTA)

This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 4504 employee group and falls under the GLTA Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.