Utility Serviceperson; Part Time

Job Details: Casual (UNIFOR 1256T)

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

Salary Range - effective February 1, 2026:

$29.59 (First 6 months)
$32.62 (After 6 months)

Closing Date: Applications for this position must be received at  by no later than 11:59 pm on February 4, 2026.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

• 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.

• Minimum of High School education or acceptable equivalent in education and experience.
• Ideally will be TSSA Site Operator Certified or must be capable of obtaining certification as a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid certificate to operate a forklift 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.

Oakville Transit is a 7-day per week operation. This position is 28 hours/week. Varying shift work including weekends, evenings and days as required.

DATED: January 22, 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 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.