Job Description

Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa

Box 278 Wawanesa MB, R0K 2G0 Tel:204-824-2666

Position:

Class 1 Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator

- Public Works Department Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa

The Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of a

Class 1 Driver

/

Heavy Equipment Operator

in the Public Works Department. This full-time position will involve maintaining municipal infrastructure, including roads, sewer and water lines, bridges, culverts, and drainage systems along with hauling gravel in the summer months.

Key Responsibilities:

Haul gravel on municipal roads. Perform fleet maintenance and ensure equipment is in optimal working condition. Operate a variety of municipal equipment, including but not limited to Grader, Backhoes, Tractors, Mowers, Loaders, and Tandem gravel trucks. Undertake general labor tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

A valid Class 1 Manitoba Driver's Licence. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a small team. Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health regulations. High school diploma or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be reliable and flexible with weekend hours. Experience working in small municipalities and performing a variety of public works functions. A minimum of 2 years' experience with class 1/operating heavy equipment, especially grader and backhoe A mechanical background with heavy equipment is strongly recommended.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position governed by the collective agreement with The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 987.

For more information, please contact Chelsea Long at 204-824-2666 or email pw@oakland-wawanesa.ca.

Application Deadline:

Candidates whose skills and experience meet the above requirements are invited to submit a resume, along with 3 references, by

4:00 pm on or before April 11th, 2025

, to:

Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa

Attn: Public Works Manager Box 278,

Wawanesa, MB, R0K 2G0

Email: pw@oakland-wawanesa.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $28.39 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-11
Expected start date: 2025-04-21