Maintenance Worker - Open Until Filled

Government of Manitoba; Rural Municipality of Headingley; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Manitoba seeks full-time LAB Labourers and OR1-4 Operators for highway maintenance. Responsibilities include operating maintenance equipment, ensuring roads are clear during winter, and handling various road repairs. Essential qualifications include experience in manual labor and operating tools, plus a Class 5F driver's license. Compensation ranges from $41,134 to $56,139 per year based on the role.

Qualifications

• Experience performing manual labour is essential.
• Experience operating hand and power tools is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team is essential.
• Effective verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience servicing and/or making minor repairs to vehicles and equipment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate highway maintenance equipment and perform physical maintenance work.
• In winter, operate heavy equipment to keep highways clear.
• Engage in a variety of tasks including road repairs and debris pick-up.

Skills

Manual labour experience

Operating hand and power tools

Teamwork

Effective verbal communication

Tools

Light and/or heavy duty equipment

Job description

Overview

LAB Labourer; OR1-4 Operator 1-4

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Highway Operations - Winnipeg East Region, Transportation Operations

East St. Paul MB, Elie MB, Headingley MB, Selkirk MB, St. Norbert MB

Advertisement Number: 42782

Salary(s): LAB $41,134.00 - $45,162.00 per year ; OR1-4 $45,851.00 - $56,139.00 per year

Closing Date: November 30, 2025

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Essential:

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

Desired:

• 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.

Employment Equity and Diversity

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.

Application Process

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

All applications received within ten (10) calendar days of the posting date will be accepted and considered for further evaluation. If the position remains unfilled, applications may continue to be accepted and considered until the closing date. To ensure your application is considered, please apply within the initial ten (10) day posting period.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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

Apply to

Advertisement # 42782

Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Note

When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email.