Specialist, Airport Bussing - Toronto, Canada - Greater Toronto Airports Authority

Greater Toronto Airports Authority

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada's leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability.

Together with our partners, approximately 1,800 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers - all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners.

Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you

As a GTAA employee, you'll have access to amazing benefits, including retirement planning, comprehensive group health benefits, an employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.

Position Summary:

This position will report to the Manager, Bussing and Hardstand Operations.

Under the daily guidance of the Lead Hand, Airport Bussing, this position is responsible for conducting Bussing operations including the deployment and operation of all GSE to support live off gate operations, and for maintaining surfaces in related bussing operational areas.

The primary focus of this role will be to conduct Bussing Operations.

Key Accountabilities:

Acts as an ambassador for Toronto Pearson
Provides bussing service for all hardstand
Providing deployment and operation of GSE (Airstairs, Meditlifts, AVI Ramps) for live off gate flights
Assists the travelling public with mobility issues
Completes all required training for GTAA operated busses and support equipment
Conducts daily circle checks and inspections of assigned busses and GSE and completes vehicle logbook
Cleans, fuels and ensures GTAA operated busses and support equipment (medilift, airstairs, aviramps etc.) are operationally ready
Provides bus services for GTAA sponsored tours and events, irrops response and other contingencies as required
Manually clears obstructions such as snow and ice from areas at the bussing facility (main doors public and airside), and other airside locations that may impede passengers flow using snow removal equipment and hand tools
Provides information support as able (directions, guidance to lounges etc.)
Greets and welcomes passengers to the airport and offers a high level of service as part of their travelling experience
Conducts walk about inspections and picks up FOD (foreign object debris) and litter around the bus routes and bus bay locations and other locations as assigned
Acts as first level response to incidents onboard the bus or within the bus bays, such as CPR, Defib and other first aid required to ensure passenger safety and coordination of response through Airport Operations Control
Demonstrates to new employees the proper method of operating bussing and support equipment, and conducts AVOP observation as assigned
Conducts daily inspections, maintenance programs and cleaning on all mobile equipment and vehicles being utilized, including maintaining cleanliness of assigned facilities such as the Bussing Facility and Break Rooms
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent education
Demonstrated bus driving experience
Must be able to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position
Must possess a "DA" class Airside Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP) or successfully obtain one within thirty (30) days of appointment to the position
Minimum CZ Provincial Driver's License required
Must be able to maintain a CZ Provincial Drivers' License with appropriate medical
Ability to obtain Defib certification
Ability to obtain and retain CPR Certification
Ability to obtain Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to write and speak English fluently
Multi‐tasking is required in order to listen to multiple radios while operating a bus on the airfield and groundside
Knowledge of Incident Management (IMS) procedures
Able to work outside in all types of weather
Ability to lift and walk while holding 30lbs, bending and twisting to secure the wheelchair ramp for mobility assist passengers and assist PWD
Knowledge of the operation, mechanics, inspection and regular maintenance of busses and GSE equipment
Knowledge of equipment operation such as GPU, PCA, Medilift, AVI Ramps, Cobus and Nova Bus operation
Knowledge of terminal(s), airfield and groundside layout
Knowledge of maneuvering on airfield
Knowledge of spills containment procedures
Knowledge of airline operations, understanding of what is domestic, transborder, and originating airports to ensure arrival passengers are delivered to the correct bus bays in compliance with the Canadi