Transportation Maintenance Worker

Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 21 - Type of Position - an Addition to Staff - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $27.80 - $30.23 - Department - York Region -> Public Works -> Roads, Traffic & Fleet - Location - Central Patrol Yard - 16042 Woodbine Avenue, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X1 CA North Patrol Yard - 3525 Baseline Road - Sutton, ON L0E 1R0 CA (Primary) South East Roads Operations Centre - 1700 Major MacKenzie Drive - Richmond Hill, ON L4C5J1 CA South West Roads Operations Centre - 2850 Rutherford - 2850 Rutherford Road - Concord, ON L4K 2N9 CA - Job Description (E) **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 YOU'LL 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 WE'RE LOOKING FOR** - 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. - Council Approval Date - Scheduled Weekly Hours - 40 - Scheduled Shifts - Operational Hours - Close Date - March 24, 2025 - # of Hires Needed - 1 - Union - CUPE 905 York Region - .