Servicing & Cleaning Technician
Company
Alstom
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Jobs At Alstom
Job Description
As a promoter of sustainable mobility, Alstom develops and markets systems, equipment and services for the transport sector. Alstom offers a complete range of solutions (from high-speed trains to metros, tramways and e-buses), passenger solutions, customised services (maintenance, modernisation), infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.
With growing activities in Canada to meet the increasing demand for sustainable transportation, Alstom is looking for motivated candidates who will help us leverage our expertise and apply it locally.
We’re looking for a full-time Servicing & Cleaning Technician @ Ottawa site, could it be you?
Your future role
As a member of the Servicing and Cleaning team, you are responsible to clean light rail vehicles (LRV) following specified standards of Quality and Delivery that meet the Customer and ALSTOM expectations so as to ensure our passengers commute in a safe and spotless environment.
While interacting daily with co-workers, quality inspectors, team leaders, supervisors, and managers, all activities will be performed according to EHSS policies, procedures and rules in place.
You’ll specifically take care of
• Complying and enforcing EHSS and Quality procedures and rules
• Cleaning LRVs (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing and sanitizing)
• Carrying out basic quality checks
• Handling, storing, packing, discarding items and materials including chemicals
About you
You will need to have relevant experience and be computer literate with good communication skills. However, we value attitude as much as experience and we’ll look to you for
· To be able to do the work on time with minimal supervision
· To be dependable and meticulous
· To be flexible and available to work mornings and evenings, plus weekends/holidays as needed
· To work closely with support functions to identify and propose suggestions for continuous improvement
Do you think you have what it takes? We want to meet you!
Things you’ll enjoy in this role and working at ALSTOM
· Enjoy stability throughout your journey with us as the rail industry is here to stay
· Grow and develop new skills
· Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions
· Benefit from a fair and dynamic compensation package including comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Hourly rate : $25.71/h
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
With growing activities in Canada to meet the increasing demand for sustainable transportation, Alstom is looking for motivated candidates who will help us leverage our expertise and apply it locally.
We’re looking for a full-time Servicing & Cleaning Technician @ Ottawa site, could it be you?
Your future role
As a member of the Servicing and Cleaning team, you are responsible to clean light rail vehicles (LRV) following specified standards of Quality and Delivery that meet the Customer and ALSTOM expectations so as to ensure our passengers commute in a safe and spotless environment.
While interacting daily with co-workers, quality inspectors, team leaders, supervisors, and managers, all activities will be performed according to EHSS policies, procedures and rules in place.
You’ll specifically take care of
• Complying and enforcing EHSS and Quality procedures and rules
• Cleaning LRVs (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing and sanitizing)
• Carrying out basic quality checks
• Handling, storing, packing, discarding items and materials including chemicals
About you
You will need to have relevant experience and be computer literate with good communication skills. However, we value attitude as much as experience and we’ll look to you for
· To be able to do the work on time with minimal supervision
· To be dependable and meticulous
· To be flexible and available to work mornings and evenings, plus weekends/holidays as needed
· To work closely with support functions to identify and propose suggestions for continuous improvement
Do you think you have what it takes? We want to meet you!
Things you’ll enjoy in this role and working at ALSTOM
· Enjoy stability throughout your journey with us as the rail industry is here to stay
· Grow and develop new skills
· Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions
· Benefit from a fair and dynamic compensation package including comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Hourly rate : $25.71/h
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
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