Maintenance Worker

Government of Manitoba; Lorette; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba invites applications for Labourer (LAB) and OR1-4 Operator positions with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. These full-time roles are based in the Steinbach West Region, Lorette/Steinbach area, with salary bands from the LAB and OR1-4 streams and the potential to progress post-training.

Responsibilities include operating highway maintenance equipment, performing routine maintenance tasks, and contributing to winter snow and ice removal, road repairs,

Qualifications

• Experience performing manual labour.
• Experience operating hand and power tools.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate highway maintenance equipment and perform related maintenance tasks.
• Keep highways clear of snow and ice in winter and perform repairs as needed.
• Assist with gravel road maintenance, debris removal, sign repair and right‑of‑way upkeep.

Skills

Manual labour

Hand tools

Power tools

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Job description

LAB Labourer; OR1-4 Operator 1-4
Regular/full-time
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Highway Operations - Steinbach West Region, Transportation Operations
Lorette MB, Steinbach MB
Advertisement Number: 44576
Salary(s): LAB $42,365.00 - $46,518.00 per year ; OR1-4 $48,647.00 - $59,562.00 per year
Closing Date: August 31, 2026

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.

Candidates must indicate their preferred location(s) in the application form.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is currently looking to fill several full-time departmental positions. New employees are hired as Labourers (LAB: $42,365 - $46,518) and promoted to the Operator (OR1-4: $48,647 to $59,562) series once training, orientation, and proficiency-testing milestones are met. This advertisement will remain open until positions are filled and will establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

The Government of Manitoba offers a complete and comprehensive benefit package which includes: paid vacation, extended health, health spending, dental/drug/vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity/parental leave, defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Duties:

Maintenance Workers (MW's) operate highway maintenance equipment, small hand and power tools, and perform physical maintenance work associated with highway maintenance activities. In the winter months, the MW will operate heavy equipment to keep highways clear of snow and ice. Spring, summer and fall months may include a variety work such as; paved surface repairs, gravel road maintenance, debris pick-up, sign repair and right-of-way maintenance.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience performing manual labour.
• Experience operating hand and power tools.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience operating light and/or heavy duty equipment.
• Experience servicing and/or making minor repairs to vehicles and equipment.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must have a Class 5F driver's licence without restrictions (excluding corrective lenses) and ability to upgrade to a Class 3 with air brake endorsement within 6 months.
• Must be physically capable of performing all of the required job duties, lifting/carrying up to 55 pounds, walking on rough terrain, sitting and standing for prolonged periods, climbing stairs and ladders, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting, operating vehicles and wearing personal protective equipment).
• Must be able to respond to work within 30 minutes of call.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance 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.