Workcar Operator Trainee - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission

Toronto Transit Commission

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 7254

Number of Vacancies:
Various

Department:
Track & Structures Subway Track Maintenance

Salary Information:
$ $34.00

Pay Scale Group:
WG5

Employment Type:
Regular

Weekly Hours: 40

Off Days:
Thursday/Friday

Shift:
Night

Posted On:
February 13, 2023

Last Day to Apply:
February 20, 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.

Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud.

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.

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JOB INFORMATION:

This posting is for current and upcoming opportunities which may involve working night shift with Thursday/Friday as off days and various work reporting locations, which may vary as directed by work assignments.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Trainees follow a 12 month program involving the safe and efficient operation of motorized equipment and non
revenue rail vehicle operations
Attaining and maintaining proficiency in work involving: the safe and efficient operation of nonspecialized work cars such as flat cars, locomotives, wall washing units, rail cleaning cars, rail grinding cars, ballast cars, steelwheeled snow removal equipment, etc.
Attaining and maintaining proficiency in work involving: nonrevenue rail vehicles for the delivery of tools, materials, supplies, parts and equipment to various TTC locations and work sites; loading and unloading cargo; pushing/pulling nonpowered cars; grinding rails, washing/cleaning of walls and rails, spreading of ballast, etc.
Successful completion of training programs for workcar monitor, workcar operations modules 1 through 4 and SRT workcar initial to qualify for the operation of various of nonspecialized workcars such as flat cars, locomotives, wall washing units, rail cleaning cars, rail grinding cars, ballast cars, steelwheeled snow removal equipment, etc.
Operating battery recharging equipment, performing daily service checks on workcars, performing Track Maintainer duties, and assisting with a wide variety of manual tasks
Successful completion of training programs for Subway/SRT Rulebook, first aid, C.P.R. and WHMIS
Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be classified as a Workcar Operator in Wage Group
Responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (within the area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a serviceprovider and an employer

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a Grade 12 education, or its recognized equivalent as determined by the Training Department
Completion of the Way Training
Track Maintainer Training Program
Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions
Ability to speak clearly in order to exchange information
Possess a valid nonprobationary Class "G" Province of Ontario Driver's Licence
Ability pass a vision test and an established pretest set by the Training Department
Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees

Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability.

Please contact Talent Management at Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.