OPERATOR 1-3

OR1-3 Operator 1-3
Departmental
50 weeks
Environment and Climate Change
Manitoba Parks, Parks and Trails
Spruce Woods Provincial Park MB
Advertisement Number: 44338
Salary(s): OR1-3 $1,757.80 - $1,842.40 bi-weekly
Closing Date: July 27, 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 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 6 months.
Under the supervision of the Park Works Supervisor (PK2) the incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of physical tasks, involving the regular use of light and heavy duty equipment and hand tools related to maintenance, operations and construction activities within Spruce Woods Provincial Park District and occasionally other Provincial Parks within the Region.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid Full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence with air brake endorsement and be willing to acquire and maintain a class 3 licence with air brake endorsement within (1yr) one year.
• Must be willing and able to work statutory holidays, weekends and evenings and overtime as required as well as trvael and workin other outlying areas within the region.
• Must be physically able to perform duties of this position which may include working in outdoor conditins, occassional lifting of light and heavy items, bending, reaching, standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment as/when required.
• Able to work with paints, solvents and chemicals.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience operating equipment and machinery( mowers, tractors, ATVs, snowmobiles, loaders.
• Experience performing routine maintenance and repairs to grounds maintenance equipment ( tractors, mowers, gas powered trimmers, chainsaws, and ATV’s).
• Experience in performing grounds maintenance- mowing, landscaping, road work, snow clearing.
• Experinece in performing janitorial and building maintenance duties.
• Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong Interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with staff, the general public and stakeholders.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Desired:

• Training and/or experience Workplace Safety and Health Act/Regulations and safe work practises.

Duties:
Operates equipment as listed in the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union Collective Agreement specified for the Classification of Operators such as; 3 and 5 ton trucks with and without air brakes, pulling trailers, sewage truck, bi-directional tractor, ice resurfacer Snow Groomer for snoman trails, grader, loader, various tractors, light pickup & crew cab trucks, all terrain vehicles, mowers, sprayers, snowmobiles etc. once training and certification(where required) by trainer/operator has been obtained, exercising due care and attention regarding safety of self, other staff, Park visitors, facilities and grounds and equipment. Responsible for the maintenance of all park infrastructure including roads, trails, canoe routes, campsites, playgrounds, beaches, grass cutting, and emergency service duties within Spruce Woods Provincial Park and from time to time other areas within the Western Region. This work may include beaver dam removal, culvert installation, removal and/or cleaning, playground/structure installation, noxious weed control, brush clearing, gravelling and grading of roads, and parking lots, assisting with prairie management practices. Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs of all equipment as required and assists in major repairs to the equipment. This may include checking fluid levels, filter changes/cleaning, fluid change over, tire repairs, sharpening blades, changing twine, washing, sweeping, vacuuming and minor repairs/welds using tools such as air compressors, wrenches, screwdrivers, grinders, pressure washer, vacuum, etc. Ensures that the equipment is maintained to a high standard of operational readiness and kept clean and tidy at all times. All equipment should be properly winterized/stabilized and stored securely.

Please refer the Job description for details