Track Maintainer

The track maintainer works as a crew member to maintain repair and replace railway lines and its components.

Company: Ottawa Valley Railway Inc.
Work location: Temiscaming
Type: Permanent 40 hr./wk.
Salary: $2968/hr. to start.

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will perform the following functions:

• Perform the duties involved with the maintenance repair activities surrounding the Maintenance of Way functions carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations safety policies and applicable rules.
• Perform preventative maintenance minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Perform the day-to-day activities such as unloading and/or assisting in the distribution of track material (rail ties spikes plates etc.).
• Correct deviations in track surface alignment and gauge according to norms.
• Install and repair street crossings and railway crossings.
• Establish and maintain drainage; install repairs and cleans small culverts.
• Perform flagging work to specific locations on the Railway.
• Work with different tools (manual hydraulic or other).
• Perform any other related tasks.

General Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess experience in construction or mechanic or in maintenance of way. (asset)
• Must be 18 yrs or older.
• Must have a class 3 drivers license (important asset). If you do not hold a class 3 license you will be required to undergo the training the company will cover the cost you will have (1) one year to complete it.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations: working hours service calls overtime tasks to accomplish outside of the work location etc.
• Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Able to work alone or in a team.
• Able to work under minimal supervision.

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)