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, Western Region, Transportation Operations

Birtle MB, Boissevain MB, Carberry MB, Elkhorn MB, Gladstone MB, Portage la Prairie MB, Minnedosa MB, Melita MB, Killarney MB, Shoal Lake MB, Souris MB, Treherne MB, Virden MB, Wawanesa MB, Brandon MB

Advertisement Number: 40033

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

Closing Date: March 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.

Future Maintenance Worker (LAB/OR1-4) Career Opportunities: A 12 month eligibility list may be established to fill any subsequent vacancies within Western Region. Even if you are not interested in the locations listed, we encourage you to apply in the event a vacancy does become available. A list of locations can be provided upon request.

Priority consideration will be given to Transportation Operations Division staff currently in the Maintenance Worker Series (LAB/OR) classification.

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:

• 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.
• Effective communication 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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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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