Tie Tamper Operator - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission

Toronto Transit Commission

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 8241

Number of Vacancies: 2

Department:
Track & Structures Subway Track Maintenance

Salary Information:
$ $41.14

Pay Scale Group:
WG9

Employment Type:
Regular

Weekly Hours: 40

Off Days:
Var (Thu/Fri)

Shift:
Various (Nights)

Posted On:
January 24, 2024

Last Day to Apply:
February 11, 2024

Reports to:
Supervisor

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:

The two positions report out of Greenwood Yard working Various (night) shift with Various off days (Thursday/Friday), which may vary as directed by work assignments

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Work involves the safe and efficient operation of specialized and nonspecialized nonrevenue rail vehicle operation of the production tie tamper and various rail work cars
The work entails the operation of the production tie tamper for levelling, lining and stabilizing segments of open cut mainline and yard track rightofway within the subway and surface track system
When the production tie tamper is unavailable, you will operate specialized and nonspecialized workcars for the delivery of tools, materials and equipment to track construction sites, work and subway locations; loading and unloading cargo and pushing and/or pulling nonpowered cars, etc.
The work also involves the performance of daily service checks on the vehicles operated and performing Track Maintainer duties or assisting with a wide variety of manual track construction duties when a vehicle is not available or required to be operated or on an as required basis
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:

You require training obtained through the completion of Grade 12 education or its recognized equivalent as determined by the Training Department
Must be able to comprehend verbal and written instructions as demonstrated by an ability to understand and follow published operating/safety rules and regulations
Must be able to speak clearly in order to exchange information and instructions with the Control Centres and follow proper radio and telephone protocol
Must have an understanding of computer operations and be able to operate a computer terminal
Must have successfully completed the Track Maintainer training program and the Workcar Operator Trainee program
Must possess a valid nonprobationary Class "G" Province of Ontario Driver's Licence, and you must 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

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.