Seasonal - Small Equipment Operator (Forestry)

Job Details
Temporary Full Time (CUPE 136T)

Duration
Eight months

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

Closing Date
Applications for this position must be received at by no later than 11:59pm on
December 5, 2025
Internal secondment applications are welcome. Please note, however, that members of management will not be considered for secondments into bargaining unit positions.

Under the direction of the Supervisor and/or Leadhand(s), this position is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and service of Forestry Operations equipment, and performance of physical labour as required. The functions performed in this position are in accordance with established standard operating procedures and practices. Work is checked and reviewed during the performance of it.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate various types of Forestry maintenance equipment such as mowers, stumpers, front-end loaders, all terrain vehicles, and small equipment, including all auxiliary attachments in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out all necessary maintenance and adjustments, keeping the equipment in safe, clean and tidy condition, making daily circle checks and reporting defects and, if necessary, small repairs in a prescribed manner.
• Apply safety precautions and procedures in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Town of Oakville policies in the performance of all duties.
• Maintains daily electronic records of work-related activities, work orders, emails and forecasted work.
• Interpretation and review of instructions defined in utility clearance documents.
• Work under direction of the Leadhand and Supervisor, with continued flexibility in taking on additional workload.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School education or acceptable equivalent in education and experience.
• Must be experienced in the operation of all above-mentioned equipment, have thorough knowledge of all maintenance aspects of the equipment and their attachments.
• Preference will be given to candidates having a minimum of 1 year's previous experience with machines and equipment used which includes: trucks, stumpers, loaders, forestry type equipment.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (both oral and written) and customer service skills;
• Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties. Ability to work with limited supervision and to work as part of a team.
• 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 as a condition of employment;
• Must be willing to work a 40-hour workweek in varying weather conditions and be available for shift work as required.

DATED:
November 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 interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview and practical assessment components of the recruitment process is 75%.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.