LRV Operator
Keolis Commuter Services
Date: 1 week ago
City: Waterloo, ON
Contract type: Part time
Job Details
Description
The purpose of the role is to operate the Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) in a safe, effective and efficient manner .
Key Accountabilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Description
The purpose of the role is to operate the Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) in a safe, effective and efficient manner .
Key Accountabilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate the LRV according to customer and safety requirements
- Monitor displays, dials and other indicators to ensure LRV is operating effectively
- Stop at each LRV stop, ensure the door opening and closing sequences in a safe manner
- Assist customers with boarding and disembarking the LRV when required
- Follow instructions the Central Control Facility (CCF) via radio system
- Communicate updates on delays and incidents to passengers and CCF
- Perform LRV checks for all equipment prior to service
- Report LRV, station and depot defects to resolve as soon as possible
- Respond to customer needs and follow Keolis’ practices in an emergency
- Perform other duties as requested
- Customer-focused with the ability to respond in a courteous and professional manner,
- and follow-up in a timely manner.
- Communicate clearly and concisely in English, both verbally and in writing
- Strong attention to detail with a strong focus on safety and quality
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to work effectively independently as well as part of a team
- Self-starter with the ability to resolve any needs or requirements
- Respond quickly, calmly and appropriately to emergency situations
- Mechanical aptitude to understand general knowledge of LRV operation
- Good problem-solving skills
- Strong multi-tasking skills to respond effectively to the work environment and requirements
- General geographical knowledge of Kitchener and Waterloo, is preferred
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Valid Class G driver's licence
- Minimum 5 years licensed driving experience
- Professional driving experience is an asset
- Able to differentiate colors, including distance vision and close vision
- The ability to quickly respond to a signal (sound, light, image) when it appears
- The ability to effective maintain the required control of the LRV
- The ability to move and reach with hands, to grasp, manipulate or move objects
- Ability to hear sounds and signals for effective operation of LRV and response to surroundings
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally
- Able to sit for extended periods of time
- Regular interaction with the public, including vulnerable persons as well as other Keolis employees
- Exposed to the outdoors and weather conditions
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
- Based on a minimum of 25 hours per week
- Able to work rotating shifts, including afternoons and weekends
- Overtime as required.
- Job Type: Part-time
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
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