Heavy Equipment Operator

eBrandon; Wawanesa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local municipality is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for its Public Works Department in Wawanesa, Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a grader and performing maintenance on roads, sewer, and water lines. A valid Class 3 Manitoba Driver's License and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in heavy equipment operation are required. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to essential municipal infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 Manitoba Driver's License required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience in small municipalities performing public works functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate grader and perform repairs on water and sewer lines.
• Maintain fleet and undertake general labor tasks as assigned.
• Work with trades for the repair and installation of roads and culverts.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health regulations

Experience in water and sewer line repairs

Experience in operating heavy equipment

Mechanical background

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

The Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator for the Public Works Department. This position will be part of the team responsible for maintaining roads, sewer and water lines, bridges, culverts, and drainage infrastructure. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for operating a grader along with maintenance and repairs on water and sewer lines.They will also be responsible for fleet maintenance. Periodically a variety of other municipal equipment including, but not limited to a backhoe, tractor, mower, loader, and tandem gravel truck, as well as undertaking general labor tasks as assigned.

? Ability to work independently under minimal supervision in a small team environment

? Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health regulations

? Ability to work with hired trades for the repair and/or installation of roads and culverts

? A valid Class 3 Manitoba Driver?s License

? High School or equivalent combination of training and experience

? Must be reliable and flexible with weekend hours

Essential Qualifications:

? Experience in water and sewer line repairs is considered an asset

? Experience in small municipalities performing a variety of public works functions

? A minimum of 2 years? experience operating heavy equipment, preference will be given to the incumbent who has experience operating a grader and backhoe

? Working knowledge and experience in the areas of road construction and repair, drainage systems and heavy equipment operation

? Mechanical background with heavy equipment is strongly recommended

This is a full-time position under the collective agreement with The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 987.Further information may be obtained by calling Chelsea Long at 204-824-2666 or email [e-mail].

Candidates whose skills, background and ambition meet the above requirements are invited to submit a resume along with 3 references by 4:00 pm on or before August 22nd, 2025 to:

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