Public Works Seasonal Equipment Operator

Public Works Seasonal Equipment Operator

The Rural municipality of Cornwallis is seeking applications for a Seasonal Equipment Operator for the 2025 season from May to October.

The position's primary responsibilities involve operating a tractor with mower and side arm to complete the rural ditch mowing project for the season. The candidate will be required to operate, on occasion, other municipal equipment including, but not limited to, truck, dump trailer, and skid steer, as well as undertake general labour tasks as required.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Working knowledge in the areas of road maintenance, construction, and repair, as well as rural drainage infrastructure.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment (i.e. tractor, grader) and willingness to learn; experience not required.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Mechanical aptitude considered an asset.
• A valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license; Class 3 would be desirable.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Experience in small municipalities performing a variety of public works functions is highly desirable.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operation of tractor side arm and mower for rural ditch mowing.
• Green space maintenance in urban and rural areas of the municipality.
• Perform regular service and maintenance in urban and rural areas of the municipality.
• Perform regular service and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and complete service logs.

This is a seasonal position with duties to begin JUNE 2, 2025.

Please forward resume and three (3) references, no later than 4:30 PM, APRIL 28, 2025, to info@gov.cornwallis.mb.ca, ATTENTION: Holly, CAO.