Job Description
Job Details
Temporary Full-Time (CUPE 136T)
Posting Status
Open to current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants
Duration
Approximately five months
Internal secondment applications are welcome. Please note, however, that members of management will not be considered for secondments into bargaining unit positions.
Closing Date
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on May 25, 2026.
Temporary Rate: $32.60
Full Time Rate: $33.20
This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.
Job Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Supervisor and/or Leadhand(s), this position is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and service of Parks Operations equipment, and performance of physical labour as required. The functions performed in this position are in accordance with established standard operating procedures and practices. Work is checked and reviewed during the performance of it.
- Operate various types of Parks maintenance equipment such as mowers, agricultural tractors, front-end loaders, all terrain vehicles, and small equipment, including all auxiliary attachments in a safe and efficient manner.
- Carry out all necessary maintenance and adjustments, keeping the equipment in a safe, clean and tidy condition, making daily circle checks and reporting defects and, if necessary, small repairs in a prescribed manner.
- Apply safety precautions and procedures in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Town of Oakville policies in the performance of all duties.
- Maintains daily electronic records of work-related activities, work orders, emails and forecasted work.
- Work under direction of the Leadhand and Supervisor, working weekly schedules with continued flexibility in taking on additional workload.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of High School education or acceptable equivalent in education and experience.
- Must be experienced in the operation of all above-mentioned equipment, have thorough knowledge of all maintenance aspects of the equipment and their attachments.
- Preference will be given to candidates having a minimum of 1 year's previous experience with machines and equipment used which includes: trucks, tractors, loaders, lawn type equipment.
- Must possess mechanical aptitude an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Demonstrated effective communication, both oral and written, customer service skills.
- Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties. Ability to work with limited supervision and to work as part of a team.
- Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.
- Must be willing to work a 40-hour workweek in varying weather conditions and be available for shift work as required.
DATED: May 15, 2026
The town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.
This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview & selection process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.