Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker - Open Until Filled

LAB Labourer; OR1-4 Operator 1-4

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Highway Operations - Dauphin Region, Transportation Operations

Dauphin MB, Poplarfield MB, Pine River MB, Winnipegosis MB

Advertisement Number: 42779

Salary(s): LAB $39,944.00 - $43,847.00 per year; OR1-4 $43,221.00 - $52,925.00 per year

Closing Date: January 31, 2025

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 drive 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.

Candidates must indicate their preferred location(s) in the application form.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is currently looking to fill several full-time departmental positions. New employees are hired as Labourers (LAB: $39,944 - $43,847) and promoted to the Operator (OR1-4: $43,221 to $52,925) 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.

The Government of Manitoba offers a complete and comprehensive benefit package which includes: paid vacation, extended health, health spending, dental/drug/vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity/parental leave, defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must have a Class 5F driver's licence without restrictions (excluding corrective lenses) and ability to upgrade to a Class 3 with air brake endorsement within 6 months.
• Must be physically capable of performing all of the required job duties, lifting/carrying up to 55 pounds, walking on rough terrain, sitting and standing for prolonged periods, climbing stairs and ladders, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting, operating vehicles and wearing personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to respond to work within 30 minutes of call.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience performing manual labour.
• Experience operating hand and power tools.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Desired:

• Experience operating light and/or heavy duty equipment.
• Experience servicing and/or making minor repairs to vehicles and equipment.

Duties:
Maintenance Workers (MW's) operate highway maintenance equipment, small hand and power tools, and perform physical maintenance work associated with highway maintenance activities. In the winter months, the MW will operate heavy equipment to keep highways clear of snow and ice. Spring, summer and fall months may include a variety of work such as paved surface repairs, gravel road maintenance, debris pick-up, sign repair and right-of-way maintenance.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 42779
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Click here to access the application form.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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

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