Railway Car Technician – 268R Apprenticeship

Ontario Northland•Cochrane, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services. Railway Car Technicians inspect, maintain, repair, and remanufacture railway passenger cars, freight cars and their components.

Requirements

Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
Applicants will undergo the following evaluation tests which will be marked separately. The overall average of the marks must exceed 60% based on the following weighted criteria: 10% Education and Experience; 30% G3 TOWES; 30% Hands on Apparatus test; 30% Interview by Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC)
Must be mechanically inclined
Available for shift work
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Has knowledge of safety codes and has demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious manner
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and walk on rough terrain
Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
Commitment to Health and Safety
Must have a valid driver’s license
Successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

Responsibilities

Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs and tests rail car equipment
Performs preventative maintenance work
Works from blueprints
Uses hand tools and various testing devices and instruments
Operates equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist with assignments
Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment
Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment
May work various shifts and on weekends and some work outdoors in adverse weather