Transportation Maintenance Worker Trainee

Description

Please refer to the attached Trainee Booklet for additional information.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• 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.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Computer,Freelance,ICWA,General Maintenance,Fire Fighting

Employment Type : Trainee

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1