Equipment Operator 2 – Sanitation

Brandon University; Brandon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Equipment Operator to join their team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, operating a variety of machinery essential for the efficient operation of the City’s Landfill and collection services. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in equipment operation, adhere to safety regulations, and maintain accurate records. With competitive pay rates and a commitment to inclusivity, this role is perfect for those who thrive in a collaborative and challenging work environment. Join a team that values safety and efficiency while making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class 3 driver's license with Air Endorsement.
• 2+ years experience in operating Equipment Operator II classification equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various equipment for landfill and collection tasks.
• Perform equipment servicing and maintenance checks.
• Maintain records for operational activities.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Safety Practices

Record Keeping

Team Collaboration

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Loaders

Tandem Axle Trucks

Automated Refuse Trucks

Job description

City of Brandon Posted: April 29, 2025
Expires: May 13, 2025

*More than one (1) position may be filled*

Permanent and Term positions to be filled.

Permanent – This full-time, permanent position of 40 hours per week will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69.

Term – This full-time, term position of 40 hours per week will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69. Should the incumbent not return to the position, this term may become permanent.

Rate of Pay: $25.38 - $26.99 per hour (2023 Rate)

NOTE: We are finalizing our new collective agreement, which includes higher wage rates for 2025. Apply today to take advantage of these competitive rates!

Closing Date: 11:59pm on May 13, 2025.

This competition will include testing and an interview.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To participate as part of a working team that operates a variety of equipment and machinery and performs the tasks required for the safe and efficient operations of the City’s Landfill, Residential Collection, Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), and Scale.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a variety of equipment and its attachments to lift, level and move materials and transport other equipment, such equipment may include an automated refuse truck, small sized rubber tired loaders, recycling truck, loader attachments, a shuttle hook truck with various sizes of all purpose containers;
• Assists in loading and unloading of equipment or drives equipment to the work site;
• Performs equipment servicing tasks such as cleaning, lubricating and refuelling equipment, makes minor adjustments or repairs or requests repairs as required using pre/post trip checklists;
• Performs work from site drawings and observes reference stakes, hand signals, oral and written directions;
• Installs and operates special attachments on equipment;
• Performs all duties using safe work practices and ensuring work conditions as required by the Workplace Safety and Health Act and City of Brandon safety regulations are met and maintained;
• Maintains records required in the operation of the Landfill, Residential Collection, Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), and Scale including records for materials, equipment hours, mileage, etc;
• Perform the duties of the Scale Operator in times of need;
• May provide supervision to unskilled and/or semi-skilled labourers;
• Performs all manual tasks required in the operations of the Landfill and Scale.

NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12, G.E.D, C.A.E.C., or Mature High School Diploma;
• Must possess a valid and subsisting Class 3 with Air Endorsement Province of Manitoba driver’s license;
• Must be proficient in operating Equipment Operator II classification equipment (loaders, tandem axle trucks, and various collection trucks) to have demonstrated skill in its safe and effective operation, minimum 2 years experience;
• Must obtain Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate within one (1) year of appointment;
• Must obtain Landfill Operating Basics (LOB) certification within one (1) year of appointment;
• Must have completed Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2023) course or obtain within 6 months of appointment;
• Must obtain a Fork Lift Operator’s ticket within 90 days of appointment;
• Required to obtain and hold all certifications required by provincial regulations.

WORK CONDITIONS

The Equipment Operator Level ll works independently and in a team environment.

• Work in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily);
• Self motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects and facilitate team goals (daily);
• Necessary to work in all types of weather conditions (daily);
• Works in areas of confined space, heights, unpleasant noise levels, dusty environments, large insect areas, and adverse odours (daily);
• Must be available to work varying shifts, including some weekends, evenings, overtime and call outs (occasionally);
• Responsible to the Sanitation Chargehand

The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted, please follow us on Facebook or X!