Operator

OR1 Operator 1

Departmental

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Bridges & Highway Structures, Engineering & Technical Service

Stony Mountain MB

Advertisement Number: 42607

Salary(s):   OR1 $43,221.00 - $45,308.00 per year

Closing Date:   April 25, 2024

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.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The operator works with the Bridge Maintenance Crews as part of 5 to 10 person crew who perform bridge maintenance throughout Manitoba, performing physical labour and operating equipment.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must have a valid class 5 driver’s licence and be able to upgrade to class 3 with air brake endorsement within six months.
• Must be able to work extended hours and periods of time and travel throughout Manitoba for up to 2 weeks at a time
• Must be able to become certified in the following pieces of Core Heavy Duty Equipment: 5 ton Tandem Truck plus 2 of the following: Forklift, Skid Steer or Under Bridge Crain (training provided)
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties/responsibilities of the position including operating hand/power tools, operating heavy duty maintenance equipment, bending, carrying/twisting, and lifting up to 75 pounds, and able to wear personal protective equipment
• Must be able work in all weather environments including extreme temperatures in both winter and summer, and around job site hazards including construction equipment, rough terrain, roadway traffic, loud noises, dust, insects, vegetation and with chemicals and fumes

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience performing manual/physical labour work
• Experience operating hand or power tools
• Effective Interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team
• The ability to understand and follow instructions (oral and written)
• The ability to work independently and take initiative
• Effective verbal communication skills

Desired:

• Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Safety, Health and Risk Management. 
• Carpentry experience
• Experience operating light and/or heavy duty equipment
• Experience placing concrete (ie Forming, mixing, placing, finishing)
• Metal Fabrication and welding experience
• Experience related to highway, bridge, roadway construction and maintenance or other equivalent construction experience may be considered

Duties:
Physical labour, operating light and heavy duty equipment (as trained by the department), using hand and power tools, and operating gas powered equipment.  Removing concrete using jack hammers, chipping guns and concrete saws.  Mixing, pouring, placing and finishing concrete.  Placing asphalt.  Repairing timber bridges and replacing timber bridge components.  Building and dismantling modular bridges(Acrow and Mechano). Erecting traffic control devices and providing traffic control.  Driving 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton and 5 ton trucks.  Performing pre and post trip vehicle inspections.  Filling out mileage log books.  Hauling materials using vehicles and trailers.  Using carpentry skills to build forms and other items needed on work sites.  Reading and following maps to work site locations.  Bridge maintenance work.  Concrete removal and placement.  Use of hand and power tools.  

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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.

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