Millwright, Bus Facility Maintenance

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Millwright for our Bus Facilities Maintenance team at Aberfoyle Bus Garage. The role covers inspection, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC systems across GO Transit facilities, with a Monday–Friday daytime shift.

Starting pay is $43.43 per hour. The position is a short-term contract up to 12 months, with responsibilities spanning safety, environmental compliance and the reliable operation of transit equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience operating and maintaining large facilities and equipment for bus repair.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations, codes and health and safety regulations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Industrial Mechanic Millwright Certification.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence with clean driving record.
• Ability to operate forklift and lifts.
• Must obtain GO Transit Equipment Operator’s Permit.
• Must obtain and maintain First Aid Certification.
• Must complete environmental, safety and training as required.

Responsibilities

• Operates, repairs, and maintains equipment, systems, and structures at GO Transit facilities.
• Troubleshoots minor electrical issues and power connections.
• Prepares records for the Supervisor on inspections and usage.
• Maintains logs of serviceability and equipment.
• Monitors on-site contractors and refers issues to Supervisor.
• Identifies parts and materials needed for repairs and provides purchase specs.
• Guides Plant Mechanics and Servicepersons in maintenance tasks.
• Performs emergency measures for environmental or other incidents.
• Receives and verifies delivery of materials and supplies.
• Purchases parts and materials under supervisor guidance.

Skills

Large facilities maintenance

Gas welding & cutting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Communication skills

Education

Industrial Mechanic Millwright Certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Equipment Lifts

GO Transit Equipment Operator’s Permit

First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Bus Facilities Maintenance office is seeking for a Millwright who is responsible for Carrying out inspection, installation, operation, preventive maintenance and remedial repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and steam controls systems, equipment, tools, plumbing and HVAC systems.

Starting pay rate is non-negotiable: $43.43

Location: Aberfoyle Bus Garage

Shift Days: Monday to Friday

Shift Time: 07:00 - 15:00h

Please note that this is a Short Term Contract role upto 12 months.

What will I be doing?

• Operates, repairs, and maintains equipment, systems, and structures including activating and deactivating power supply to equipment at GO Transit facilities, including maintenance of passenger, bus and rail.
• Troubleshoots minor electrical issues, including disconnection and connection of power supply to the equipment.
• Prepares records for the Supervisor relative to inspections, work accomplished, deficiencies noted, vehicle, equipment and material usage.
• Operates and maintains assigned vehicles, equipment and tools safely in a clean and serviceable condition and keeps logs relative to their serviceability.
• Monitors the operation of on-site contractors as generally instructed and refers any problems to the Supervisor.
• Identifies parts, components and materials required for repairs and provides specifications for their purchase.
• Provides guidance to Plant Mechanics, and Plant Servicepersons assigned to assist in maintenance and repairs of equipment, systems, and various other facility repairs.
• Carries out emergency measures resulting from environmental or other accidents.
• Receives and verifies the delivery of various materials and supplies.
• Purchases parts, components and materials relative to facility requirements, under the direction of the supervisor and with prior supervisor’s approval.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Minimum of two years experience involving the operation and specialized maintenance of large facilities and of the associated equipment supporting bus repair including experience in gas cutting, soldering, brazing, gas and arc welding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Must have a working knowledge of pertinent environmental regulations, codes and health and safety regulations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• An Industrial Mechanic Millwright Certification.
• Must have a valid Ontario Class "G" driver's licence and must meet corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Ability to operate forklift, personnel lifts (scissor or telescopic) and/or other similar equipment.
• Must be able to obtain GO Transit Equipment Operator’s Permit.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid Certification.
• Must successfully complete environmental, safety and any other training required by corporate policy.

Working Conditions

• Required to lift heavy equipment regularly.
• Exposed to variable weather conditions, noise, dirt, heat and fumes on a regular basis.
• Occasionally required to work in confined spaces using safety apparatus.
• May be required to work outside regular shifts and may be required to be on call.

Accommodation

Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.