Transportation Maintenance Worker, Lake Simcoe Southeast Shore (Sutton West)

Transportation Maintenance Worker - (8906) Job Title:

Transportation Maintenance Worker

Status:

Casual/On-call

Assignment Duration:

6 Months

Type of Position:

an Addition to Staff

Start Date:

November 2025

Pay : $33.44 - $36.34 per hour

Department:

York Region→ Public Works → Roads, Traffic&Fleet

Location(s):

Central Patrol Yard - 16042 Woodbine Avenue, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X1 CA North Patrol Yard - 3525 Baseline Road, Sutton, ON L0E 1R0 CA South East Roads Operations Centre - 1700 Major MacKenzie Drive, Richmond Hill, ON L4C5J1 CA South West Roads Operations Centre - 2850 Rutherford - 2850 Rutherford Road, Concord, ON L4K 2N9 CAVarious Locations Apply (Primary) - CA

Positions Available:

Winters maintenance contracts begin November 2026 to April 2027.

Employment Type:

Temporary Full-Time (40 hours)

Introduction:

Do you have equipment operator and general labour experience? Are you looking for a rewarding career? If so, York Region wants you!

What We Need Reporting to the District Roads Supervisor, with technical direction from the Lead Operator, you are responsible for carrying out the full range of activities. You’ll perform duties required to ensure the York Region road system is compliant with maintenance standards; and operate specialized heavy duty Regional and rented equipment as well as various manual labour tasks.

Who You Are

You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking, innovation, and personal ownership.

You embrace a behavior of employee involvement and commitment to excellence on the job.

You interact with internal and external customers in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner that contributes toward a positive and productive work environment.

You display a commitment to serving the community.

What You Bring To York Region

Successful completion of a Secondary School diploma or equivalent approved combination of education and experience.

Valid Ontario Class DZ driver’s licence.

Experience in the field of specialized heavy duty equipment and other equipment associated with road maintenance operations such as but not limited to dump trucks, loaders, tractors, snow plows using a Tandem or Single Axle Roadway plow/salter, chainsaws and grass-cutting equipment.

Knowledge of specialized activities required in the maintenance and repair of road signs, guideposts, hazard protection devices, and drainage installations and repairs would be considered an asset.

Knowledge of equipment vehicle operations as they relate to road maintenance activities.

Knowledge of summer and winter road maintenance activities and operations.

A commitment to a healthy workplace for yourself and others by providing a safe and efficient road system.

Ability to work rotating shifts, perform standby duties, and work outside regular business hours, in adverse weather conditions as required.

A Post-Offer Employment Test (POET) is an assessment that measures a person’s functional abilities and immunization status, after a conditional offer of employment has been made. This is in accordance with the General duty clause (25(2)(h)) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) requiring employers to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances forthe protection of a worker.

NOTE: This posting will be used to fill Transportation Maintenance Worker opportunities within the Transportation Services department as they become available based on operational need. A list of qualified candidates will be established for the position. This list will be in effect for 6 months from the date the list is created. Qualified candidates on the list may be considered when filing future vacancies for this role.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled Shifts:

Operational Hours

Close Date:

May 30, 2025

Union:

CUPE Local 4900

Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.

All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.

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