General Serviceperson

JOB TITLE: General Serviceperson

DEPARTMENT: Transit

POSTING NUMBER: 105386

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours

LOCATION: Clark Boulevard and Sandalwood Parkway Transit Facilities

SALARY GRADE: 8

STARTING SALARY: $28.65 per hour

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: June 26, 2023

CLOSING DATE: July 10, 2023

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Foreperson, Vehicle Maintenance, maintains all transit owned vehicles and facilities by ensuring a clean appearance inside and out, and assists other transit employees with minor vehicle maintenance where required.

• Checks, starts, fuels and parks buses.

• Sweeps and washes interior of buses.

• Operates pressure washer to clean exterior.

• Maintains fluid levels.

• Performs bus interior detailing.

• Empties cash boxes and downloads into computer.

• Assists the transit mechanic in vehicle maintenance and repair.

• Maintains tire service inventory.

• Performs janitorial duties in the vehicle maintenance garage.

• Operates forklift and sweeper.

• Performs snow removal duties when assigned.

• Performs other similar and related duties to this position, as assigned.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: www.brampton.ca/employment quoting reference #105386 by July 10, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.

The City is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@brampton.ca or 905.874.2150 with your accommodation needs, quoting the job opening ID#, job title. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.  

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 6 months experience performing vehicle and/or equipment maintenance and repairs or performing building custodian maintenance.

• Experience with transit buses or highway coaches preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent secondary education as established by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS & ASSETS:

• A current class CZ licence in good standing, or the ability to upgrade an existing class G driver’s licence to a class CZ licence.

• A current forklift operator’s certificate, or the ability to obtain a forklift operator’s certificate.

• Able to work shifts and variable hours.

• Able to handle physical demands of the job.

• Able to work outside and in all weather conditions.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.

• Able to wear required personal protective equipment and use appropriate safety equipment to complete job tasks in a safe manner.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

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