Jason Simpson
Toronto,ON
Summary
Hardworking Light Rail Technician with 5 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy company needs, help team and meet business objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Low Floor Light Rail Vehicle Technician
Toronto Transit Commission
03.2024 - Current
- Responding to road service calls of various issues related to streetcars out in network
- Perform program work involving modifications and/or bench work involving removal, testing, repairing/overhauling and re-installation of components
- Diagnose and fix all electrical (AC & DC), electronic systems, microprocessor's, software issues, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
- Diagnose and fixing issues with systems associated with vehicle controls including, propulsion, braking, suspension, HVAC, doors and more systems related to LFLRV.
Low Floor Light Rail Technician Apprentice (268R)
Toronto Transit Commission
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Inspects, replaces, repairs and reconditions mechanical or structural components and systems of freight cars and passenger coaches
- Perform safety and maintenance inspections on multiple systems of a freight vehicle
- Educated on servicing of underframes, braking system, car bodies, trucks and other systems of freight car
- Performed material handling procedures safely and efficiently via overhead cranes and other lifting devices.
Vehicle Repairperson on LFLRV
Toronto Transit Commission
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Performing standard scheduled inspections on all vehicles systems including trucks, propulsion, braking, HVAC & more systems
- Repairing minor defects and reporting serious defects
- Performing running repairs, removing and installing minor and major electrical, electronic and mechanical units
- Performing servicing, various inspections, maintenance and repair work on mechanical and/or electrical equipment on light rail vehicles.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Technician
George Brown College
Some College (No Degree) - Railway Car Technician Apprenticeship
Centennial College
Skills
- Electrical Systems Repair
- Advanced Diagnostics
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Power Tools Usage
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team leader
- Work well in group settings
- Good customer service and organizational skills
- Able to work in fast-paced situation
- Dependable and on time
References
Reference available on request.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
268 R - Railway Car Technician
Timeline
Low Floor Light Rail Vehicle Technician
Toronto Transit Commission
03.2024 - Current
Low Floor Light Rail Technician Apprentice (268R)
Toronto Transit Commission
12.2021 - 03.2024
Vehicle Repairperson on LFLRV
Toronto Transit Commission
09.2019 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Technician
George Brown College
Some College (No Degree) - Railway Car Technician Apprenticeship
Centennial College
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