Traffic Control Device Maintenance Worker Full-time Job
Jan 30th, 2024 at 14:14 Maintenance & Repair Ottawa 207 views Reference: 4315Job Details
JOB SUMMARY
Traffic Signal Installation & Field Programs is responsible for Traffic Signal assembly, installation, modification and maintenance, Traffic Control Room management of data and video equipment and data communications, Signal Timing engineering, Camera assembly, installation, modification and maintenance, and Re-lamping management.
You work with a team of traffic signal specialists to assist in the assembly, installation and maintenance of traffic control devices to support the city’s goal of maintaining and expanding the traffic system network to meet the needs of the traveling public.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 12
At least 6 months of post-secondary training obtained from a community college in basic electrical theory, basic construction theory or related field is desirable
Minimum of 1 year of related experience in the electrical, construction and maintenance activities of both the public and private sectors; such sectors may include Traffic Light and Street Lighting construction and maintenance, Hydro Utilities, or factory plant maintenance
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations as it relates to traffic control, electrical hazards and any other relevant sections.
- Ontario Regulation 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards.
- Ontario Traffic Manual
- Ontario Traffic Act
- Provincial Workplace Violence and Harassment Legislation
- City policies and procedures as they relate to Occupational Health and Safety, WHIMIS, and work-area protection
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to understand and follow wiring schematics and diagrams
- Work and communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers
- Continuously learn, assimilate and use new information
- Follow written and verbal instructions with a minimum of supervision
- Energetic, resourceful and dependable
- Capable of exercising tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with internal and external contacts
- Ability to pull cable through ducts in all weather conditions, without physical limitations
- Ability to lift items of 75 lbs weight and heavier when the load is shared between two persons
- Ability to work at height, either on ladders or in an aerial bucket
- Ability to kneel and crouch when performing tasks
- Ability to work in manholes and small spaces
- Ability to work on-call on a rotating basis, and overtime as needed
- Ability to respond to call out and arrive on site with 45 minutes
- Available to work extended hours
- Available to be ‘on-call’ on a back-up basis outside of normal working hours including on weekends and statutory holidays
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
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