Tie Tamper Operator

Career Opportunity

Be essential in the role we play in the lives of our customers to helping them get around Toronto. Come join our team at this exciting time!

What You Will Do

This work involves the safe and efficient operation of specialized and non-specialized non-revenue rail vehicle operation of the production tie tamper and various rail work cars. You will be operating the tie tamper for levelling, lining and stabilizing segments of open cut mainline and yard track right-of-way within the subway track system.

When the production tie tamper is unavailable, you will operate specialized and non-specialized 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 non-powered 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 service-provider and an employer

The work is performed under the supervision of Track & Structure supervisory staff.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of Grade 12 education or its recognized equivalent as determined by the Operations Training Centre;
• 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 non-probationary Class “G” Province of Ontario Driver’s Licence, and you must pass a vision test and an established pre-test set by the Training Department;
• As the successful candidate, you must attend and successfully complete training programs for the operation of the production tie tamper and various workcars such as Tie Tamper, Flatcar Trailer, Vacuum car, and driving the special purpose crane cars, power cut monitor and power cut, Subway/SRT initial, first aid, C.P.R., WHMIS and the TTC’s respiratory protection program, as required;
• 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.

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.