Equipment Operator - Sports Fields

City of Burlington; Burlington; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working arrangements

Pension and benefits package

Job summary

City of Burlington is hiring an Equipment Operator to safely operate and maintain park vehicles and equipment. You will perform mowing, waste collection, and related maintenance tasks to support a 21st century, welcoming park system.

The role requires a valid DZ license and a high school diploma, with the ability to work in all weather and follow OHSA guidelines. The position is in Room Roads, Parks & Forestry, with in-person work at 3330 Harvester Road.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid DZ driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Experience in park maintenance or similar outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate park vehicles and equipment safely.
• Mow grass, collect litter, and empty trash receptacles in parks and lots.
• Open/close and disinfect public washrooms; perform daily equipment checks.

Skills

Park maintenance experience

Safety-conscious

Ability to operate equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DZ driver’s license

Job description

Position Type: Regular Full Time (RFT)

Closing Date: October 15, 2026

Salary/Wage Range: $31.12 - $32.76

Union: CUPE Local 44

Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don’t just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Type of Vacancy

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

Department

Roads, Parks & Forestry

Location

This position is required to work in person at 3330 Harvester Road. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor of Parks, the Equipment Operator position is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and service of motorized vehicles and equipment relating to a variety of park maintenance activities. This Equipment Operator position will perform tasks related to waste collection, mowing and technical services in parks.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining vehicles, equipment, and attachments in a safe and efficient manner, and in accordance with established standard operating and safe job procedures.
• Operating city vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks, garbage trucks, mowers, tractors, trailers, and other related small and large equipment, including attachments, as required.
• Mowing grass in parks, ensuring service levels are being met while operating equipment safely.
• Picking litter and emptying garbage receptacles from parks, playgrounds, parking lots, and roadsides etc.
• Opening, closing, inspecting, cleaning, and disinfecting public washroom facilities
• Operating handheld equipment, power tools and hand tools related to grass cutting, sports field maintenance and general park maintenance activities.
• Performing daily circle checks on equipment, making any necessary minor repairs in the prescribed manner, and scheduling any major repairs through the Supervisor.
• Participating in loose leaf and winter control operations.
• Completing assigned work and administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner; including daily activity sheets, training documentation and other required paperwork.
• Comply with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

You have a high school diploma, or equivalent, and demonstrated experience in park maintenance. A valid DZ driver’s license is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract with no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire, and/or no administrative driver license (ADLS) suspensions.

Additional Information

Candidates will be required to demonstrate their qualifications by passing a written, oral and/or practical examination, as part of the recruitment process.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: [e-mail] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.