LRT Service Person Full-time Job

Join the Engineering and Maintenance Section of the Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) Branch as an LRT Service Person to provide routine servicing and inspection of Light Rail Transit (LRT) vehicles and related equipment. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Perform inspections on LRT Vehicles
• Grease and lubricate train units such as the disc brake system, coupler assembly, etc., and related equipment
• Organize and assemble train consists to meet operational needs
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance checks and visually inspect vehicle components
• Work efficiently to organize and assemble cars to ensure they are in the correct locations
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of LRT vehicles as required
• Operate cranes, lift jack system, rim press and assists in splitting bogies and dropping from the vehicle
• Operate wash rack, forklift, pressure washer and sand transfer equipment
• Perform cleaning duties associated with Light Rail Vehicles including vacuuming, dusting, cleaning windows, washing floors, including scheduled complete interior cleaning
• Complete necessary records and maintain spreadsheets as required
• Attend and participate in environment and health and safety training
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth (12th) school grade or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
• Some experience in a mechanical shop environment
• Experience working in the transit industry with electrically powered transit vehicles would be an asset
• Knowledge of lubricating requirements of LRT units and related equipment
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of a shop environment
• Knowledge of Google applications (Sheets, Docs. etc.)
• Ability to maintain records
• Skilled in the use and care of tools, equipment and materials
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work efficiently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organization, time management, problem-solving, and prioritization skills, as well as the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and tasks to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to understand, prepare and execute oral and written instructions
• Exhibits strong skills in collaboration, teamwork and fostering a positive work environment
• Demonstrated commitment to a strong safety culture and ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
• Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform the duties assigned to the position class such as lifting, climbing, operating railway switches and other related work under various weather conditions
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license or provincial equivalent. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain an “A” Book Qualification on the LRT Rules and Regulations as well as courses related to shop procedures
• Passing a physical strength evaluation (Functional Ability Recruitment Evaluation test - F.A.R.E.) and a pre-employment City medical examination is a requirement of this position
• Conduct work in a manner that complies with the requirements set out in the City's Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visitedmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviors and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visitedmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here:https://bit.ly/3hd2d95

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected]

Up to 2 permanent full-time positions

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week; 24/7 various shifts. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of the variable hours work program.

Salary: $32.682 (Hourly); $68,240.020 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition  Consultant: SL/MZ

Classification Title: LRT Serviceperson
Closing Date: Mar 25, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 2 - Permanent Full-time
Union: ATU 569
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): D.L. MacDonald Yard, 13310 - 50A St Edmonton T5A 4P6

Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.