Temporary Equipment Operator
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Temporary Union PT (Fixed Term)
Closing Date:
March 22, 2026
Salary/Wage Range:
$22.54 - $28.98
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
Up to 40 hours per week
Contract Length
Up to 8 months (approximately April through December)
Department
Roads, Parks & Forestry
Location
This position is required to work in person at the RPF Operations Centre, 3330 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
Equipment Operators support a variety of tasks related to the upkeep of roads, including use of tractors, Trackless, skid steers, bike lane sweeper, truck mounted crane, and all size vehicles and attachments requiring a DZ licence. They are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and servicing of motorized vehicles and equipment.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the following key duties:
- Maintain vehicles, equipment, and attachments safely and efficiently, in accordance with standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
- Operate City vehicles and equipment, including pickup trucks, tractors, trailers, and associated attachments, as required.
- Operating equipment including hand tools and machines within the road allowance.
- Perform daily equipment checks, carry out minor repairs as prescribed, and schedule major repairs through the Supervisor.
- Manually remove debris, garbage, materials and objects from within City’s right away and from creeks, storm drains, ditches and culverts.
- Perform the duties of traffic control person, as required or assigned.
- Participate in loose leaf collection and winter control operations, if required.
- Complete administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner, including daily activity sheets, training documentation, and other required paperwork.
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, and relevant Federal, Provincial, and City regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
You have a high school diploma, or equivalent along with 1 to 2 years of demonstrated equipment experience related to park roads maintenance. You bring strong oral and written communication skills, customer service and problem-solving abilities to this role. Your effective time management skills and flexibility to adapt to a variety of tasks is an asset. You work well as part of a team and minimal supervision. You must be physically capable of performing required duties, which include working in all weather conditions. This position involves shift work including daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
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.
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:
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.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.
Similar jobs you might like
Temporary Equipment Operator
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Temporary Union PT (Fixed Term)
Closing Date:
March 22, 2026
Salary/Wage Range:
$22.54 - $28.98
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
Up to 40 hours per week
Contract Length
Up to 8 months (approximately April through December)
Department
Roads, Parks & Forestry
Location
This position is required to work in person at the RPF Operations Centre, 3330 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
Equipment Operators support a variety of tasks related to the upkeep of roads, including use of tractors, Trackless, skid steers, bike lane sweeper, truck mounted crane, and all size vehicles and attachments requiring a DZ licence. They are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and servicing of motorized vehicles and equipment.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the following key duties:
- Maintain vehicles, equipment, and attachments safely and efficiently, in accordance with standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
- Operate City vehicles and equipment, including pickup trucks, tractors, trailers, and associated attachments, as required.
- Operating equipment including hand tools and machines within the road allowance.
- Perform daily equipment checks, carry out minor repairs as prescribed, and schedule major repairs through the Supervisor.
- Manually remove debris, garbage, materials and objects from within City’s right away and from creeks, storm drains, ditches and culverts.
- Perform the duties of traffic control person, as required or assigned.
- Participate in loose leaf collection and winter control operations, if required.
- Complete administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner, including daily activity sheets, training documentation, and other required paperwork.
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, and relevant Federal, Provincial, and City regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
You have a high school diploma, or equivalent along with 1 to 2 years of demonstrated equipment experience related to park roads maintenance. You bring strong oral and written communication skills, customer service and problem-solving abilities to this role. Your effective time management skills and flexibility to adapt to a variety of tasks is an asset. You work well as part of a team and minimal supervision. You must be physically capable of performing required duties, which include working in all weather conditions. This position involves shift work including daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
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.
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:
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.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.