Carman

The Carman is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of rail cars and their components as well as the inspection of trains upon their arrival and / or departure.

Work location: Based out of North Bay
Railway: Ottawa Valley Railway Inc
Type: Permanent position
Salary: According to the Ottawa Valley Railway salary grid

Why you should join our team:

• To work in a unique and stimulating field
• We offer training and a career development program
• To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including:

• A Group Insurance Program a comprehensive coverage including health care dental eye care hospitalization disability and life insurance.
• Telemedicine Services to our employees and their families.
• Fitness Allowance to promote your health mental health and wellness.
• Savings Program we offer the opportunity to participate in a retirement savings plan (with a contribution of up to 6 to your RPP you can also take advantage of a TaxFree Savings Account TFSA allowing you to benefit from taxfree savings.
• An employee and family assistance program EFAP

To contribute to a sustainable future as trains is one of the most ecofriendly modes of transportation in

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will perform the following functions:

• Inspects rail cars and its components in accordance with the railway and company standards.
• Perform periodical on demand or preventative inspections on railcar structures frame security components and others.
• Installs and repairs railway material such as compressors pneumatic systems and others.
• Use of manual electric and welding tools.
• Prepare inspection reports for maintenance and repair using approved spreadsheet which are in conformity to company standards.
• Assist with locomotive servicing and repair.
• Performs all other related tasks.

General Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Experience or a diploma in electro mechanics is an asset.
• A valid CWB welder card is preferred.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations: working hours service calls overtime tasks to accomplish outside of the work location etc.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Other working conditions: Vacation benefits and paid holidays are based on the companys policies.

If considered for the position a full background check will be required (physical drug criminal and references)

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.