JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 10312
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Infrastructure (20000709) - Streetcar Way Maintenance (30000214)
Salary Information: $29.91 - $38.99
Pay Scale Group: WG7
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Tuesday/Wednesday Shift: Night
Posted On: November 8, 2024
Last Day to Apply: November 24, 2024
Reports to: Foreperson, Surface Track
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:
Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.
Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.
The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.
Our Streetcar Way team has an exciting opportunity for one (1) Track Mechanic Trainee to join its team! These openings involve working night shifts, with Tuesday & Wednesday as off days.
You will be classified as a Track Mechanic Trainee for a period of 18 months, during which time the applicable training will be given. Upon successful completion of the classroom and on-the-job training, you will be re-classified as a Track Mechanic (Wage Group 8).
You will receive training on the maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair work performed on tangent, curved and special track work, track switches and switch components, track bed, and track accessories. You will learn and apply skills required to perform scheduled, running, and emergency repairs to the track work and/or components such as turn-outs, frog castings, rails, slip switches, mechanical and electro-mechanical switching equipment and the track bed/invert. The work will also involve the setting-up and operation of rail bending equipment and assembling/adjusting to ensure proper fit.
Your training will also involve maintenance and troubleshooting on defective or inoperative track lubrication systems/equipment, small tools and snow removal components. You will be required to report and log all track related issues to Supervisory staff.
You will demonstrate behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. You will help to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within your 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.
- A Grade 12 education or its recognized equivalent as determined by the assessment of education credentials by the TTC Operations Training Centre;
- Must be able to attend and successfully complete all portions of the training to sustain the trainee status;
- Must be able to comprehend verbal and written instructions as demonstrated by an ability to understand and follow published operating/safety regulations;
- Must be able to speak clearly in order to exchange information and instructions with the Control Centres;
- Must have a valid class “G” province of Ontario driver’s license, or better, and be able to pass the written and practical tests required for a class “DZ” driver’s license;
- 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.
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
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.
