Utility Serviceperson (Part Time)

Town of Oakville; Oakville; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a casual position in the Transit Department. This exciting role involves maintaining the cleanliness and readiness of the transit fleet, ensuring operational efficiency, and supporting the team with various tasks. Ideal candidates will possess a strong work ethic, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with varying hours and the opportunity to contribute to the community's transit services. If you're looking for a rewarding position that makes a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School education or equivalent experience required.
• TSSA certification and valid driver's license are essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean buses and equipment, ready fleet for service, and perform general maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

High School education

TSSA Site Operator Certification

Forklift operation

General mechanical knowledge

Resourcefulness

Valid Ontario driver's license (Class A, B, or C)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details:
One Casual (UNIFOR 1256T) position available

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

Salary Range for 2024 (to be updated in 2025):
$27.58 (Probationary Rate)
$30.41 (After 500 Hours)

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on April 29, 2025.

Job Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position is being offered as a permanent part-time staff complement to the Transit Department (Maintenance Division). Duties will include but not be restricted to:

• Cleaning interior and exterior of buses and other equipment using manual or mechanical devices.
• Readying the Transit fleet for next day’s service by refueling, topping up engine/transmission/coolant and windshield washer fluids.
• Emptying the end of day cash revenues, downloading fare box data using the GFI probe.
• General shop cleanup, trash collection and recycling duties.
• Backfill of vacancies such for vacation and absences as required.
• Picking up parts from suppliers, deliver and pick-up buses when required.
• Cleaning bus shelters when required.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum of High School education or acceptable equivalent in education and experience.
• Work is on a shift basis covering up to a 7-day per week operation.
• TSSA Site Operator Certified or must be capable of obtaining certification as a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid certificate to operate a fork lift or successfully obtain as a condition of employment.
• General mechanical knowledge of an urban transit bus would be an asset.
• Must be resourceful and have initiative to work with little supervision.
• Must possess valid and unrestricted Class A, B, or C Ontario driver’s license with a Z air brake endorsement and a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) prior to assuming the position.

Hours of Work:

28 hours/week. Varying shift work including weekends, evenings and days as required.

DATED: April 14, 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 interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

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