Utility Serviceperson (Part Time)

Job summary

Responsible for cleaning the interior and exterior of the transit fleet and performing essential daily maintenance tasks like refueling and fluid top-ups. Additionally, the role involves handling cash revenues, downloading fare box data, and maintaining general shop cleanliness.

Job details

Job Details Part-Time (UNIFOR 1256T) Posting Status Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants Salary Range $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 p.m. on September 17, 2026. This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly. 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. 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. Hours of Work 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: September 3, 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.

What you’ll do

Responsible for cleaning the interior and exterior of the transit fleet and performing essential daily maintenance tasks like refueling and fluid top-ups. Additionally, the role involves handling cash revenues, downloading fare box data, and maintaining general shop cleanliness.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and a valid Ontario Class A, B, or C driver's license with a Z air brake endorsement. Candidates must be able to obtain TSSA Site Operator and forklift certifications as conditions of employment.

Listed skills

• Forklift operation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bus Cleaning
• Vehicle Refueling
• Forklift Operation
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Driving
• Waste Management
• Data Downloading
• Shop Maintenance

Job areas

• Transportation
• Trades
• Government & Public Sector
• Logistics
• Manufacturing