Operator Driver Program (12 Month Term)

Winnipeg, Selkirk & Brandon, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Great Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

Position Overview:

The Operator Driver opportunity starts as a one-year term training opportunity with the potential to transfer to full-time employment as a Manitoba Hydro Operator Driver. Those in the Operator Driver Program will be classified as a Labourer for first six months and then progress to an Operator Driver I when training requirements are complete. Full training progression consists of on-the-job training with two levels of competency-based schools that will lead to attaining Operator Driver II certification. During your paid training, you will be exposed to work and equipment training opportunities at various locations throughout the province.

Trainees must demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and are expected to follow all safety protocols and Safe Work Procedures.

Responsibilities:

You will be trained to operate equipment such as: Bucket Trucks, Digger Trucks, Knuckle Boom Cranes, Loaders, Forklifts, Stake Deck and Dump Trucks, Skid Steers, ATVs and UTVs, Tensioner/Pullers, and Mini Carrier and attachments.
Safely operate/maintain power tools, hand tools and equipment.
Safely operate and maintain assigned vehicles in accordance with Highway Traffic Act Regulations and Manitoba Hydro Standards.
Perform minor repairs and lubrication on assigned units.

Qualifications:

Minimum Grade 10 education with:

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with basic hand tools and equipment.
Possess a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence (intermediate or full) and be eligible for upgrade.
Willing to work in all types of weather.
Willingness to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time.
Willing to work in trenches, excavations, and confined spaces.
Capable of learning and attaining construction equipment certifications.
Maintain a level of physical fitness and mental alertness appropriate for the duties you are performing.
Mechanical aptitude.
Physical coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to lift heavy objects from a variety of physical positions.
Be able to work as a member of a team and adapt to changing tasks and locations.
Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Have basic computer skills.

All applications must include the following information, attached to your online profile:

Current resume and cover letter.
High school and any post-secondary school transcripts or training certificates.

As part of the selection process, candidates will be required to complete a questionnaire to determine how well a candidate's abilities match the requirements of the job. Candidates will also participate in a 1-day pre-employment skills assessment and trade orientation session, which provides candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to follow instruction and transfer knowledge. Candidates selected for this session will be required to provide a current driver's abstract.

The email address you submit in your application profile will be used as the main form of correspondence throughout the recruitment process. Please monitor your email inbox and junk folder on a regular basis.

Notes/Comments:

Opportunities will be available throughout the province, with crews based out of Winnipeg, Selkirk, and Brandon. This posting will be used to select candidates with various start dates in 2026.

Salary Range

All candidates will start within the salary range of the Labourer classification.
The salary range for the Labourer entry classification is $20.91-$28.03 Hourly, $40,069.38-$53,707.94 Annually.
The salary range for the Operator Driver I classification is $23.27-$33.36 Hourly, $44,594.42-$63,925.94 Annually.
The salary range for the Operator Driver II classification is $27.53-$37.04 Hourly, $52,744.38-$70,968.04 Annually.

Apply Now!
Note: This employment opportunity is advertised on Manitoba Hydro's career website, and all candidates wishing to apply must do so using our online application system. Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

Application deadline: FEBRUARY 20, 2026.

We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.

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