JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 9557
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Maintenance (20000605) – Machine Shop (30000133)
Salary Information: $31.67 – $40.98
Pay Scale Group: M008
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Various
Posted On: June 5, 2024
Last Day to Apply: June 13, 2024
Reports to: Foreperson, Rail Vehicles
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
Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are currently seeking an Axle Fitter – Machine Shop to join the Streetcar Maintenance Department. This position involves working various shifts, and with primary off days being Saturday/Sunday.
What You Will Do
- You will be responsible to perform disassembly, inspection, repair and moderately complex fitting work on axles, axle housings and a variety of gear assemblies including the adjustment and fitting of gear sets to close tolerances.
- You will perform running maintenance on LFLRV axles and gear boxes as well as repairing gear assemblies from various pieces of equipment.
- You will troubleshoot noisy gear boxes or axles mounted on vehicles, trucks or tester units.
- Additionally, you will perform mechanical overhaul, repair and bench fitting duties on various pieces of Shop and Carhouse equipment.
- You will input and retrieve information from the Vehicle Maintenance System (VMS), Industrial and Financial Systems (IFS), etc.
- You will also complete various forms, records, defect tags, etc.
What Qualifications Do You Bring
- Your education and training will consist of a completed Grade 12 technical program, or its equivalent as determined by the Training Department or its equivalent through considerable mechanical or machine shop experience.
- Your must have successfully completed community college level courses machine shop practices (encompassing basic safety, hand tool usage, precision measurement, close tolerance fitting, metric/imperial conversion, fraction/decimal conversion, etc.) or show proof of equivalent specialized training.
- You must pass the Department’s theoretical/skills test.
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 the 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.
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