Toronto Transit Commission
Location
Toronto, ON | Canada
Job description
JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 9094
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Bus Maintenance & Shops (20000505) - Light Unit Repair And Overhaul (30000121)
Salary Information: $30.79 - $39.99
Pay Scale Group: Wage Group 8
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Various (Day)
Posted On: February 29. 2024
Last Day to Apply: March 8, 2024
Reports to: Facility 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."
Career Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Unit Builder. In addition, will require to back-fill other positions with-in the section, such as Tool Room Operator (including weekends) and various areas of other cost centers
What You Will Do
- Performing varied bench inspection and assembly work on a wide variety of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic automotive units and equipment
- Disassembling units; inspecting and/or repairing or replacing parts; reassembling, testing and adjusting units for proper fit and operation according to specifications and tolerances; making up brackets, small parts and fittings not requiring machining; bending, fitting and filing parts; precision fitting of some parts; pressing bearings on and off, etc
- Completing own job and time cards, work tickets, and defect tags and other routine forms, records or reports as necessary and using a computer to input and retrieve information
- Ordering materials and parts or referring special orders to the Foreperson
- Treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers and/or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (within your 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 service-provider and an employer.
- 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.
What Qualifications Do You Bring?
- Training normally obtained through completion of a Grade 12 technical program, or have the recognized equivalent, as defined by the Training Department
- Must have successfully completed community college level courses approved by the TTC in electrical theory (direct current fundamentals); and machine shop practices (encompassing basic safety, hand and bench tool usage, precision measurement, blueprint reading, workshop mathematics, metric/imperial conversion, fraction/decision conversion, close tolerance fitting)
- Must pass the Department’s skills test
- Must possess the ability to move large and heavy parts with the assistance of lifting devices
- Possess the ability to operate various general shop equipment and specialized shop equipment such as large drum lathes, overhead cranes, power wash equipment, industrial parts spray washers, emersion tanks, brake shoe relining machine
- Must supply an appropriate set of your own automotive trade hand tools other than the special tools provided by the T.T.C
- Required to use breathing respirators during some aspects of the work
- May be required to work in any of the 3 sections in the Shop due to sickness, vacation, work overload or other similar circumstance
- 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
What We Offer
- 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 is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. 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 (416) 393-4570. 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.
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