Town of Oakville

Seasonal - Harbor Technician/Sanitation Laborer

Town of Oakville

Oakville Ontario

Salary: Neg Per Hour


Job Responsibilities:

  • May be required to supervise part-time staff and instruct all support staff in the safe and efficient use, care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  • Installation, assembly, and dismantling of harbors and docks;
  • Inspect, build and maintain floating docks, boat cradles, related hardware, water lines and other assets;
  • Perform boat operations including launching, hauling, and towing; power boat blocking; mast rigging and de-masting of sail boats;
  • Assist boat owner in identifying dangerous and hazardous boat equipment;
  • Record and track all daily activities and repairs made, perform dock and anchor chain inspections as per maintenance schedule;
  • Maintain daily electronic records of work-related activities, work orders, emails and forecasted work;
  • Operate motor boats, ratchets, chainsaws, pumps, bolt cutters, air compressors to repair docks, transport materials to work site; pulling and lifting anchor chains;
  • Operates travel lifts up to 50 tons, boom trucks with 8 ton ratings, forklifts, tractors, front-end loaders, all-terrain vehicles, hydraulic trailers and small equipment, including all auxiliary attachments;
  • Carry out all necessary maintenance and adjustments, keeping the equipment in a safe, clean and tidy condition, making daily circle checks and reporting defects and, if necessary, small repairs in a prescribed manner;
  • Assume accountability for resource loss, mishandling;
  • Dismantles docks and harbor equipment for winter seasons;
  • Routinely maintains and services power tools including: lubricating, cleaning filters, chainsaws and small hand tools;
  • Maintains vehicles and equipment in a clean, tidy condition, making regular inspections, reporting defects, etc. in a prescribed manner;
  • Maintains cleanliness, safety and security in the harbor areas;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Must possess mobile crane certification (0-8 ton), forklift certification (all terrain), rigging and hitching certification, aerial lift certification
  • A minimum of 2 years of previous related experience in boating, harbors and marina operation;
  • Previous experience in the operation of travel lifts up to 50 tons, boom trucks with 8 ton ratings, forklifts, tractors, front-end loaders, all-terrain vehicles, and small equipment, including all auxiliary attachments in a safe and efficient manner with thorough knowledge of all maintenance aspects of the equipment and their attachments is also required;
  • Knowledge of boat operations including: mast stepping, mast unstepping, securing vessels for storage, towing, slinging boats for haul-out and launch;
  • Excellent customer service and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Proficient time management skills and demonstrated flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and to work as part of a team;
  • Canadian Power and Sail Squadron certification would be considered an asset;

Job Overview

Posted Date: 16 Dec 2024

Location: Oakville Ontario

Salary: Neg Per Hour

Company Information

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Name: Town of Oakville

Web: https://www.oakville.ca

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