Equipment Operator 3 - Litter Truck

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; Presencial; CAD 37.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Winnipeg is seeking an Equipment Operator 3 - Litter Truck for the Public Works - Streets Maintenance department. The role operates and maintains litter trucks, empties bins on routes, and supports safety and reporting duties during nightly shifts.

Based at 1220 Pacific Avenue, the position requires Grade 10 or equivalent, a Manitoba Class 3 license with air brake, and the ability to work evenings, nights and weekends. CUPE employees qualify for benefits and pension plans.

Formación

• Grade 10 education or equivalent training/experience.
• Valid Manitoba Class 3 Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
• Ability to read and follow maps and routes.
• Ability to operate equipment safely.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and maintain litter trucks and related equipment.
• Empty and maintain litter bins citywide per maps/routes.
• Identify unsafe conditions and report/rectify irregularities.
• Inspect and maintain litter bins, noting deficiencies.
• Complete reports and records; ensure safety and standards.
• Provide customer service and respond to requests.
• Train and assist in the onboarding of new staff.

Conocimientos

Map reading

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Educación

Grade 10 education or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Equipment Operator 3 - Litter Truck

Recruitment Details

Equipment Operator 3 - Litter Truck

Department: Public Works - Streets Maintenance

Designated Work Location: 1220 Pacific Avenue, Onsite

Position Type: Full-time, multiple seasonal and temporary positions for approximately 6 months

Hours of Work: 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. 40 hours per week

Salary: $28.22 hourly as per the Equipment Operator 3 classification

Employee Group: CUPE

Posting No.: 127468

Closing Date: October 22, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

The Litter Truck Operator 3 works under the supervision of the Streets Foreman and performs a variety of duties that include operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment of various sizes, performing work related activities to all aspects of street maintenance activities, operating and maintaining various types of tools and equipment, completing reports and records as required, maintaining shops, garage, yards and inventory of same, assisting in the training of employees, responding to customer service requests and assisting in Emergency Services. In the course of carrying out daily tasks, the incumbent practices established safety procedures in the execution of assigned duties.

As the Equipment Operator 3 - Litter Truck you will:

• Operate and maintain trucks and equipment of various sizes within the classification such as Tandem Axel and Single Axel refuse collection trucks, according to departmental procedures and performing assigned vehicle and equipment checks to ensure that equipment is functioning properly when operated.
• Empty and maintain litter bins throughout the City based on a system of maps and routes.
• Identify unsafe conditions while in the course of operating vehicles for daily activities, report and/or rectify irregularities, and retrieve misplaced materials (such as signs, lumber, barricades, etc.) as part of the department's responsibility for safety in the public right-of-ways.
• Inspect and maintain litter bins by identifying and recording deficient, damaged litter bins, to enable prompt repairs to be initiated, and the carrying out of maintenance of same where directed.
• In the course of carrying out daily tasks, practice established safety rules and regulations.
• Operate various types of tools and equipment such as compressors, pumps, power tools, cutting tools, etc., as may be required and prior to operating them provides normal maintenance to ensure their continual availability and function.
• Respond to customer service requests by determining the nature of the concern and advising/carrying out appropriate corrective action, to ensure that services are provided to Departmental standards.
• Complete reports or records as required that the services are completed thoroughly, within budget and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Maintain cooperative working relations with other departments, divisions, branches or related work groups to enhance performance.
• Maintain vehicle, yard, and shop inventory by checking quantity and condition of supplies and replacing where necessary to ensure their continual and safe availability.
• Maintain shops, garage, and yards by locking, when unattended, and maintaining a clean, safe condition to ensure facility security and safety.
• Assist in the training of employees new to the classification by procedural example and demonstration so that proper task methods can be taught/learned through on-the-job experience.
• Perform related duties consistent with the classification, work overtime and various shifts, as required.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Grade 10 education or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to complete and maintain all necessary records as they relate to the job.
• Ability to carry out all the duties of junior operator classifications within Streets Maintenance.
• Ability to read and follow work related maps and routes.
• Ability to operate all equipment required to be utilized within this position, in a safe and effective manner.
• Working knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act and the Manual of Temporary Traffic Control.
• Thorough working knowledge of the varied functions of the Street Maintenance Branch, to include all applicable policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precaution policies and regulations and the ability to adhere to and enforce safety rules and policies
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 3 Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the job, which may include, but are not limited to: working outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions, lifting up to and sometimes over 50 lbs., getting in and out of the vehicle.
• Must be willing to work various shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays and extended hours as required.

Position Reports To: Foreperson 1

• The successful applicant will be required to wear a personal safety device ("Loner") at all times.
• Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.