Bridge Worker - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job ID: 36318

Job Category:
Operations & Maintenance

Division & Section:
Transportation Services, Operations Maintenance

Work Location:7 Leslie Street

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, 3 Permanent, 2 Temporary (12 months) vacancies

Hourly Rate:
$34.16

Hours & Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m, 40 hours per week

Affiliation:
L416 Outside

Number of Positions Open: 5

Posting Period: 14-Apr-2023 to 28-Apr-2023

Major Responsibilities:

Performs construction and maintenance work on concrete, steel and wooden bridges. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, heavy and related equipment
Makes repairs to bridges. Cleans and paints steel bridges. Safeguards bridges during flood conditions
Reads plans and drawings
Performs assorted shop duties
Operates equipment such as dump trucks, pickup trucks, etc. Maintains equipment and vehicles on a daily basis and makes minor repairs
May be required to perform maintenance work on subways such as washing and sandblasting walls, concrete, replacing metal canopies, etc.
Loads concrete, asphalt, etc. into truck
Performs annual inspection on bridges and prepares the reports
Performs other duties at this wage grade level or lower such as labouring type duties, maintenance and cleaning activities when not operating assigned vehicle or equipment
Completes reports (e.g., Driver's Collision/Incident Report) related to assigned duties and responsibilities
Performs snow removal operation on bridges utilizing mechanical snow removal equipment
Performs work in a safe, efficient and courteous manner
Performs other related work as assigned

Key Qualifications:

Experience in the repair of bridges and the use of asphalt and concrete.
Experience in rigging scaffolding and working from ladders and staging over open spaces at varying heights.
Experience in sandblasting, structural framework, carpentry, welding including oxyacetylene, arc and mig.
Must possess a valid Province of Ontario, Class "G" Driver's License and must have or shall be required to obtain required City permit for assigned vehicle(s) and equipment(s).
Must possess and be able to obtain and maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class "D" Driver's License with "Z" endorsement and must have or shall be required to obtain required City permit for assigned vehicle(s) and equipment(s) within 6 months of offer of employment.

You must also have:

Must be physically capable of performing required duties and capable of working at heights and must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Knowledge of culverts, fixed bridges, multispan structures, prestressed and post tensioned bridges.
Knowledge of asphalt, concrete, corrosion protection, waterproofing, reinforcing steel and structural steel.
Ability to maintain accurate records and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to conduct and document the annual visual bridge inspection within the District.
Must be familiar with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations for the safe performance of his/her duties and responsibilities or capable of obtaining familiarity of same.
Knowledge of and ability to perform minor maintenance on equipment and to maintain equipment/vehicle in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
May be required to do overtime and shift work.
Ability to deal courteously with the public.
Ability to use or learn to use various technical devices related to the position.
Ability to communicate in relation to their job duties

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.

Learn more about the City's commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation
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We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disability-related accommodation during the