Municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman

Equipment Operator 2 Employment Opportunity

• Salary range will depend on qualifications.
• Hourly compensation wage rate of $28.04 to $31.58 per hour, plus overtime.
• Comprehensive group benefits plan (extended health; life; dental; vision; pension; and health and wellness).
• Various Learning and Development initiatives, and opportunities to grow within our team!
• Opportunity to participate in Municipality events and activities.

• Operate heavy equipment such as grader, excavator, semi tractor/trailer, gravel trailer, snowplow, tandem truck, backhoe, bulldozer, scraper, skid-steer, sanding truck/snowplow, tractor mower, track hoe, front-end loader, mulcher, packer, and other equipment typical of a Public Works department in a careful and efficient manner.
• Excavating work for road and other maintenance, repair and construction as required.
• Cleaning of culverts and drains as required.
• Perform regular service and maintenance of vehicles and equipment and complete service logs.
• Participate in all safety training, orientations, meetings and ongoing training.
• May perform the duties of the Equipment Operator 1.
• Assist in the maintenance of vehicles and equipment and report necessary repairs
• Ensure all standards of Workplace Safety and Health are followed.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Complete records relative to the equipment used and work performed.
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Clean-up of the yard, shop buildings and equipment as required.
• Work in compliance with the provisions of all provincial regulations and Municipal policies.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

•  Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Ability to operate a semi-trailer/trailer unit with gravel trailer and must maintain a valid Manitoba Class 1 Drivers License with air endorsement and provide proof of an acceptable driver abstract.
• A criminal record check is required.
• Standard First Aid and WHMIS training.
• High skill level in equipment operation gained through a minimum of two (2) years of similar experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Punctual, energetic and self-motivated individual.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• A practical knowledge of the operation, care, and maintenance of small tools/equipment, hand tools, small equipment, safe work practices under Occupational Health and Safety, and basic mechanics is desirable.
• Knowledge of the municipality would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of basic care and maintenance of vehicles and equipment would be an asset.

•  Under the general direction of the Public Works Foreman, incumbents will be expected to perform their duties to a high standard and follow all policies and procedures of the Municipality.

• The position may involve working evenings and weekend shifts.
• Rotational on-call shifts over weekends and stat holidays as required.
• Ability to work independently and reliably. 
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities (ability to lift/carry heavy loads -50+lbs) such as extensive walking, carrying, climbing, and lifting objects in all season weather conditions. 
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions; work in a team environment; interact positively with supervisors, other staff, and the public.
• Exposure to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements.
• Good knowledge of the road system in the municipality.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and with the public as required.

• Cellular phone, two-way radio, grader, excavator, semi tractor/trailer, gravel trailer, snowplow, tandem truck, backhoe, bulldozer, scraper, skid-steer, sanding truck/snowplow, tractor mower, track hoe, front-end loader, mulcher, packer, and other equipment typical of a Public Works department.