Structure Rehabilitation Vehicle Operator (Pool)

Career Opportunity

This posting is for current and upcoming opportunities come join our team learn the skills needed to become a Structure Rehabilitation Vehicle Operator and be a part of the team in making our system run.

The work will normally be performed on night shifts with either 1. Thursday/Friday or 2. Sunday/Monday as off days and various work reporting locations, which may vary as directed by work assignments.

What You Will Do

This is specialized and non-specialized service vehicle operation involving the safe and efficient operation of specialized and non-specialized work vehicles (specific to structure maintenance programs) such as, but not limited to vacuum cars, special purpose crane cars, tunnel leak repair car, flat cars, locomotives, combo units, flush cars, etc. The work entails the operation of specialized and non-specialized work vehicles for the delivery of tools, materials and equipment to work sites; operation of cranes, vacuums and other on-board equipment, loading and unloading cargo; pushing and/or pulling non-powered cars, etc.

The work will also involve the performance of daily safety service checks on the vehicles, and participation in the work of the Structure Repairperson duties when a vehicle is not available or required to be operated or attended to; duties may include operating wet blasting equipment and applying protective material on corroded rebar. Also required to perform mechanical and manual snow removal duties using powered work vehicles, work car mounted snow fighting equipment, shovels, snow blowers, salt spreaders, etc. as required, at track and street level areas; collecting refuse from related work sites and fueling vehicles and equipment as required; cleaning the subway and yard ROW including biohazards and sharps, partake in structure maintenance drainage operations, type 1 asbestos abatement, type 2 asbestos clean-up and MMMF removal as required.

The work is performed under the supervision of the Foreperson, Assistant Foreperson or their designate; with direct communication and instruction from Transit/Yard Control while operating in the subway and the yard network.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Require training normally obtained through the completion of Grade 12 education (technical program) or its recognized equivalent as determined by the Training and Development Department;
• Must be able to comprehend verbal and written instruction 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 practical experience and knowledge of concrete and structural steel repairs involving abrasive blast cleaning, layout/placement of reinforcing steel, and use of concrete materials. This would normally be acquired through approximately 12 months of structural concrete repair experience;
• Must pass a vision test and established pre-test set by the Training and Development Department;
• Must have a valid class "G" or better, Province of Ontario Driver's Licence;
• May be required to attend, as per department business needs, and successfully complete the class "DZ" driver's licence training and pass the written and practical tests;
• Must be certifiable to wear breathing apparatus as per the respiratory protection program;
• Must attend and successfully complete the training and development department's programs.

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.

Commitment to EDI

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.