- Transport tools and equipment on push or hand car and perform other duties to assist railway track maintenance workers to lay maintain and repair railway tracks
- Cut vegetation growth from railway tracks using scythes and mowers
- Check freight cars for physical damage and cleanliness
- Assist truck and delivery drivers to load and unloading vehicles
- Perform labouring duties in warehouses
- Confirm that passenger and freight trains run on schedule and travel safely drive trains coordinate train activities and operate signals and switches in the rail yard
- Replace remove and repair tracks as well as related components
- Check the mechanical condition of locomotives and make adjustments when necessary
- Align and slide track tie plates and cut rails to specified lengths
- Document issues with a train that require further inspection
- Handle drilling activities for insertion of bolts or joints
- Operate locomotive engines within or between stations
- Perform authorized repairs and document outcomes of all repair activities
- Operate picks shovels bulldozers and spike driving machines to perform maintenance and repair work on rails
- Coordinate transportation activities in order to expedite the movement of cars and trains
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A clean driving record and a Class 3A license is required 1A license preferred
- Customer service oriented
- Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
- Comfortable working in a variety of weather conditions
- Responsible mature positive and professional attitude
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment (required training will be provided)
- Comfortable lifting or moving up to 50lbs and climbing ladders
- Good verbal communication skills
Benefits
Terms of employment
- Full Time
- Permanent Position
- 38 40 hours a week
- Day Overtime Early Morning Holiday Weekend
Required Years of Experience: 12 Years Experience
Salary: $14.50 $20.90 per Hour
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