Transportation Maintenance Worker - Trainee [Canada]

 

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction and guidance from senior staff and management, this position is responsible for carrying out a range of routine, specialized and heavy duty equipment operation duties; also performs other duties required to ensure the York Region road system is maintained in a safe state of repair in compliance with operating standards; participates in a training program to obtain the skills and license needed to fully perform the job in a proficient manner and performs activities and duties to the level of training obtained, in accordance with Regional standards.

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively partakes in a training program which will involve progressively more independent and complex work.
• Must attend and successfully complete the training program in order to obtain DZ license, other specialized heavy equipment training and other training as needed.
• Operates the full range of Regional and rented equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, tractors, chainsaws, grass cutting equipment and/or paving marking equipment, associated with the repair and maintenance of the Regional road systems under guidance and within training and knowledge received.
• Provides traffic control (flagging), often in high traffic areas, on operational work sites and during emergency operation activities, in compliance with all safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Performs activities required in the maintenance and repair of road signs, guideposts, hazard protection devices and drainage installations.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance and repairs on specialized heavy-duty equipment (i.e.: changing belts & hoses) with assistance; performs minor maintenance of equipment such as changing bulbs, lubricating, washing of equipment, etc.
• Patrols roads within the assigned work area for potential hazards in response to winter operations, as directed.
• Operates winter road maintenance equipment and applies de-icing or traction materials in compliance with Regional standards as directed.
• Completes daily maintenance forms and records, as required.
• Participates in Health and Safety training to maintain safety standards and practices and works in accordance with all safety standards utilizing all personal protective equipment as required.
• Responds to inquiries from the public or contractors in accordance with Regional standards and escalates as needed.
• Works in consultation with the staff and management on matters related to all operator tasks, maintenance, and repairs.
• Participates in team building activities.
• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
• Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned, that are in accordance with Branch and Departmental objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a Secondary School diploma or equivalent approved combination of education and experience.
• Required to attend and successfully complete an internal training program including written and practical tests, in order to obtain a DZ license within six months and obtain other skills required.
• Demonstrated interest in equipment and vehicles as they relate to road maintenance.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
• Ability to perform physical labour activities associated with the performance of maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated ability in the Region’s core competencies.

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