General Service Positions

General Service employees are responsible for completing the following job functions:

  • Primary duties include lead hand when assigned, servicing and cleaning of fleet vehicles;
  • Minor repairs to vehicles (examples lights, mirrors, wipers, etc.) and assist skilled trades persons as required;
  • Change engine, transmission, differential and cooling system fluids, as well as replenishes the fluids in the hydraulic system and lubricates fleet vehicles;
  • Removes and replaces wheels and rims on fleet vehicles if he/she has received appropriate Director of Fleet & Facilities approved training;
  • Carry out service calls, bus change-offs, and out of service calls; Washing and cleaning of plant, equipment and fleet vehicles;
  • Washing and cleaning of plant, equipment and fleet vehicles; Grounds maintenance, scrap and garbage removal and maintenance of plant equipment as required
  • Grounds maintenance, scrap and garbage removal and maintenance of plant equipment as required
  • Operating (with proper training) fork lift, skid steer, bobcat, sweeper/scrubber.
  • Shoveling snow and salting sidewalks
  • Other duties as assigned

Wage rate: As per Local 741 ATU Collective Agreement, starting rate currently $26.55/hr. plus applicable shift premiums (full rate after two years $31.24/hr.)

Requirements for the General Service position include:

  • A, B, C, or D class Ontario Driver’s Licence (B or C preferred)
  • Air Brake Endorsement (Z)
  • Previous light mechanical experience
  • Grade 12 diploma or the equivalent
  • Demonstrated customer service  skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work midnight shifts*

*Currently seeking to fill vacancies in midnight shifts (11pm to 7am).

Application Instructions:

Apply for General Service Position.

IMPORTANT

Please do not contact the London Transit Commission about your General Service  Employment Application. All inquiries and completed applications should be directed to:

Drake International logo

201 Queens Ave
London, Ontario
N6A 1J1

Phone: 519-433-3151
Fax: 519-673-3770
Email: LTC@na.drakeintl.com