Maintenance Worker - To remain open until all locations are filled.

LAB Labourer; OR1-4 Operator 1-4

Departmental

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Highway Regional Operations, Capital Region, Transportation Operations

Manigotagan MB, Altona MB, Beausejour MB, Birds Hill MB, Dominion City MB, East St. Paul MB, Elie MB, Elm Creek MB, Gimli MB, Morris MB, Morden MB, Lorette MB, Lac du Bonnet MB, Headingley MB, Hadashville MB, Sanford MB, St. Norbert MB, St. Pierre-Jolys MB, Steinbach MB, Warren MB, Winnipeg MB, Carman MB

Advertisement Number: 40178

Salary(s): LAB $37,941.00 - $49,023.00 per year

Closing Date: January 1, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Manitoba Transportation & Infrastructure (MTI) is currently looking to fill several full-time departmental positions in the Capital region in the following maintenance yards: Altona, Beausejour, Birds Hill, Carman, Dominion City, East St. Paul, Elie, Elm Creek, Gimli, Headingley, Hadashville, Lac du Bonnet, Lorette, Manigotagan, Morden, Morris, Sanford, Steinbach, St. Pierre-Jolys, St. Norbert and Warren.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, MTI offers a comprehensive orientation and training program that includes support in attaining a Class 3 license.

New employees are hired as Labourers (LAB: $37,941 - $40,612) and promoted to the Operator (OR1-4: $41,051 to $49,023) series once training, orientation, and proficiency-testing milestones are met.

This advertisement will remain open until positions are filled and will establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. If you are looking for a career with the Manitoba Government with an aptitude and interest in maintenance operations, we encourage you to apply

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence & able to upgrade to class 3 with air brake endorsement within 6 months.
• Must be available to work extended hours, weekends and statutory holidays.
• This position is subject to call outs and working under adverse weather conditions.
• Must be physically capable of performing all of the required job duties, lifting/carrying 0-25kg, walking on rough terrain, sitting and standing for prolonged periods, climbing stairs and ladders, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting, operating vehicles and wearing personal equipment.
• Must be able to report to work within 30 minutes of a call out.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience performing manual duties.
• Experience operating hand and power tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Safety, Health & Risk Management.
• The ability to work independently.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience operating light and/or heavy duty equipment.
• Experience servicing and/or making minor repairs to vehicles and equipment.

Duties:
Maintenance Workers (MW's) report to the Area Works Supervisor and receive lead hand direction from the Assistant Works Supervisor. MW's operate and maintain maintenance equipment, small hand and power tools, and perform physical maintenance work associated with highway maintenance activities to ensure the safety of workers and the travelling public while maintaining public infrastructure.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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