Vehicle Despatcher - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission
Description
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 7264
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department:
Bus Maintenance & Shops Wilson Garage
Salary Information:
$ $34.00
Pay Scale Group:
Wage Group 5
Employment Type:
Regular
Weekly Hours: 40,
Off Days:
Sun/Sat
Shift:
Afternoon
Posted On:
February 22, 2023
Last Day to Apply:
February 28, 2023
Reports to:
Senior Foreperson
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA.
The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy.
"KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Performing routine, independent, vehicle despatching at a bus garage involving the assignment of buses to scheduled routes, special runs and accessible routes
- Compiling or completing vehicle despatch lists or entering information into a computer despatch system
- Driving vehicles to arrange them in order of starting times and special route requirements
- Ensuring the vehicles are prepared for quick and easy departure from the garage and checking lights, starting engines and reporting late drivers
- Providing information to the Traffic Office regarding late departures and disposition of vehicles and locating and reporting on the status of vehicles and designating vehicles for change offs, special or accessible service
- Demonstrates behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC's commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC's policies.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Training normally obtained through completion of a Grade 12, or have the recognized equivalent, as defined by the Operations Training Centre Department
- Must have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, write legibly and maintain attention to detail
- Requires a valid class "G" Province of Ontario driver's licence or better
- Must be able to upgrade to a class "CZ" driver's licence and successfully complete the Operations Training Centre Department's bus operator program for maintenance employees
- Must be familiar with the preparation of fleet vehicles for service. This would normally be acquired through experience in an environment where fleet vehicles are cleaned, prepared and aligned for service.
- Must pass the Department's skills test
If you do not currently hold a designated position, you will be required to pass a drug test as part of the certification process.
The TTC's policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship.
Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.
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