Seasonal Operator - Open Until Filled

at  Manitoba Government

SEASONAL OPERATOR - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

OR1-4 Operator 1-4
Seasonal
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Preservation and Support Services, Technical Services and Operations
Brandon MB, Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 43697
Salary(s): OR1-4 $21.33 - $22.36 per hour
Closing Date: February 9, 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 until exhausted or expired based upon operational requirements.
This advertisement will remain open until filled.
The operator works with the seasonal Pavement Marking or Asphalt Mixing Crews as part of a 2 to 8 person crew who perform traffic painting and asphalt mixing throughout Manitoba, performing physical labour and operating equipment.
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
• Depending on position a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and/or Class 3 Driver’s Licence (Please specify what class you have).
• Able to work in extreme environmental conditions (extreme head/cold, dust, etc.).
• Able to work with paints, solvents, or chemicals.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 70lbs, and wear protective equipment.
• Able to travel extensively throughout the province.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience operating light and/or heavy duty equipment.
• Effective Interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Safety, Health and Risk Management.
• Effective Verbal communication skills.
• The ability to understand and follow instructions both verbally and in writing.
• Experience operating hand or power tools.
• Ability to maintain and service the equipment.

Duties:
Physical labour, operating light and heavy duty equipment (as trained by the department), using hand and power tools, and operating gas powered equipment. Duties may include but are not limited to assembling and dismantling of appropriate traffic control devices, providing direction in the safe movement of traffic around and through the work site, assisting with setup and take down of equipment required for the job or based on experience and program requirements, operating and maintaining various specialized equipment or tools. Driving 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton and 5 ton trucks. Operating a loader. Performing pre and post trip vehicle inspections. Filling out mileage log books. Hauling materials using vehicles and trailers.

Please refer the Job description for details