Equipment Operator – Level 2

Brandon University; Brandon; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brandon is seeking an Equipment Operator II to join the Streets Section in Brandon, Manitoba. This full-time, permanent role operates a variety of street maintenance equipment and supports safe, efficient operations under the CUPE Local 69 agreement.

Applicants must meet mandatory qualifications and be legally eligible to work in Canada. The position includes testing and an interview as part of the process. Closing date: October 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• MUST have Grade 12 or equivalent and a valid Manitoba Class 3 Driver's license with air endorsement.
• Must provide a current driver's abstract.
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating Equipment Operator II classification equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment including street sweeper, plow/broom, sander and other listed machinery as part of the Streets section.
• Perform maintenance and repairs; assist in loading/unloading and follow safety regulations.
• Maintain records of materials, equipment hours and mileage as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 / GED

Class 3 with Air Endorsement

Driver's abstract

2+ years Equipment Operator II

Tools

Loader operation

Job description

City of Brandon Posted: October 8, 2026
Expires: October 23, 2026

Position Conditions: This is a full-time, permanent position of 40 hours per week. This position will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69. First consideration will be given to current City of Brandon CUPE employees.The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position.

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.

NOTE: The City of Brandon requires proof of mandatory qualifications. Please ensure these documents are attached when completing your application.

Rate of Pay: $27.33 - $29.90 per hour (2026 Rates)

Closing Date: 11:59pm on October 23, 2026

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 Streets Section.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a variety of equipment such as street sweeper, sidewalk plow/broom/blower, sander, crack sealer machine, asphalt router, smaller front-end loader, flusher truck, patching unit, asphalt reclaimer, tandem and smaller truck plows, line painting machine, asphalt pre-mix heater and other equipment of similar type;
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment;
• Performs repair work with the cement and asphalt crew's; such work may include providing guidance and direction in a three to four-person crew;
• Installs and operates special attachments for the equipment;
• 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;
• Performs work from site drawings and observes reference stakes, hand signals, oral and written directions;
• Performs manual tasks as required or assigned;
• Requests repairs as required;
• Ensures equipment is securely placed;
• 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 Streets operations; such records may include those required for materials, equipment hours, mileage, etc.

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 and maintain a valid and subsisting Class 3 with Air Endorsement Province of Manitoba driver's license;
• Must possess sufficient experience operating Equipment Operator II classification equipment (loader and tandem axle truck) to have demonstrated skill in its safe and effective operation, minimum 2 years of experience.
• Must provide a current driver's abstract

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience on cement, asphalt, and snow removal is an asset.

WORK CONDITIONS

The Equipment Operator II 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 and overtime and call outs (frequently or seasonally).

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.