Labourer - Works

Town of Oakville; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Ontario is seeking Works Labourers for a temporary full-time position. Responsibilities include road maintenance, operating vehicles, and performing various physical tasks. Candidates should have a minimum of Grade 12 education, relevant experience, and a valid Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ. This role may involve shift work and operations in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Previous experience in roads and works or parks maintenance.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ with a good driving record.
• Understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collect debris and litter from various locations.
• Hand dig for storm sewer repairs.
• Prepare ground by hand digging and laying sod.
• Operate trucks and other small equipment.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Minimum of Grade 12 education

Tools

Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ

Trucks and small equipment

Job description

Job Details:
Temporary Full Time (CUPE 136T)

Posting Status:
Open to current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Vacancies:
One indefinite contract position available

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must bereceived at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on July 31, 2025.

Works Labourers are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and service of Roads and Works equipment, and the performance of physical labour as required. Functions performed in this position are in accordance with established procedures and practices. Work is checked and reviewed as well.

Job Responsibilities:

• Pick up debris and litter from roadsides, creeks, parking lots, etc.
• Hand dig and back fill where necessary for storm sewer, catch basin and manhole repairs and assist in the placement of pipe, manholes and catch basins;
• Prepare ground by hand digging, raking and laying sod;
• Collect leaves, limbs and brush; rake and clean up areas;
• Hand shovel hot/cold asphalt; rough rake; sweep and clean up for asphalt repair;
• Shovel snow and salt walkways as required;
• Implement traffic control plan and act as a flag person on roadways;
• Assist in the maintenance and seasonal conversion of equipment;
• Operate pick up trucks, sidewalk snow clearing machines and other small equipment and tools as required;
• Patrol roads, operate trucks, small equipment and tools as required;
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean, tidy condition, making regular inspections, reporting defects, etc. in a prescribed manner;
• Will be required to work a fixed or rotating shift during the winter season and possibly berequired to work weekend and holiday shifts. Candidates may be required to work shifts such as 6am to 2:30pm, 2:30pm to 11pm, or a combination of 12 hour shifts and 8 hour shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• May also be assigned periods of stand-by/on-call duties for overnights, weekends and holidays;
• Apply safety precautions and procedures in the performance of duties in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and policies of the Town of Oakville;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Grade 12 education or acceptable equivalent in education and experience.
• Previous related experience in roads and works or parks maintenance and related equipment.
• The successful candidate 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 prior to assuming the position.
• Must possess an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, effective communication, both oral and written, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Preference will be given to candidates having a minimum of 1 years' previous experience with machines and equipment used which includes: trucks, vans, tractors, loaders, mowing equipment, small hand equipment.
• Must be willing to work a 40-hour workweek in varying weather conditions and be available for shift work as required. May be required to work a rotating shift, including weekends.

DATED: July 24, 2025

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 int erview & selection process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the practical assessment and interview components of the recruitment process is 70%.

Wethank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.