Rail Equipment Maintenance Operator - Canada, Nova Scotia

Loram Maintenance of Way; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Rail Equipment Maintenance Operator, where no rail experience is required! This hands-on role offers full training for motivated individuals with a background in mechanical, electrical, or heavy equipment operation. Enjoy competitive pay with generous overtime opportunities, and experience unique travel perks while working outdoors. You'll collaborate with a supportive team to ensure optimal equipment performance while adhering to safety standards. This is your chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment that values hard work and determination.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

RRSP retirement plan with 100% match

Paid travel and lodging for job assignments

Travel perks for unique locations

Qualifications

• No prior rail experience required; full training provided.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain specialized rail maintenance equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Rail Equipment Maintenance Operator - Canada, Nova Scotia

Job Title: Rail Equipment Maintenance Operator

Department: Operations
Reports to:Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent

Join Loram’s North America field operations as a Rail EquipmentMaintenance Operator—no rail experience required! In thisfield-based position, we provide full training for motivatedindividuals with a background in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, orheavy equipment operation. This hands-on, physically demanding roleoffers unique opportunities to work outdoors, travel across therailways, and grow your career in a supportive team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: $24/hour plus generous overtime . Typical weekly earnings rangefrom $1,800 to $2,400+ with overtime opportunities (based on 65–80hours per week).
• Advancement Opportunities: 90% ofoperators are promoted within two years; 50% receive two promotionswithin the same time.
• Benefits :
• Medical,Dental, and Life Insurance
• RRSP retirement plan with 100%match up to 9%!
• Paid travel and lodging for jobassignments
• Travel Perks: Work in uniquelocations and gain exposure to a lifestyle few experience. Loramcovers hotel/motel rooms and all work-related travel to and from thejob site, including flights, buses, etc. (Per diem is not offered).Employees are responsible for personal expenses, including food,phone, and laundry.

What You'll Do:

• Operate and maintain Loram’s specialized rail maintenanceequipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform hands-onmechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance, includinginspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Collaborate withteammates to ensure optimal equipment performance and adherence tosafety standards.
• Communicate effectively with the team viaradio, in-person, and written methods.
• Follow FederalRailroad Administration (FRA), OSHA, and Loram safety protocols at alltimes.
• Participate in training to continuously improve yourskills and support your career growth.

RequiredQualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able and eligible toenter the United States for training; posses and maintain a validpassport
• No prior rail experience required—we’ll train you!
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude, work ethic, and eagerness to learn andgrow
• Commitment to safety and industry standards
• Proficient in English, verbal and written communication

What to Expect:

• Must be able to travel100% of the time, including international, using any method oftransportation.
• Rotational field assignments (6–8 weeks at atime) with long workdays (12+ hours)
• Physically demandingwork outdoors in all weather conditions
• Extensive walking,climbing, lifting (75+ lbs), and working in confined spaces or atheights
• Exposure to unique challenges and opportunities todevelop practical, in-demand skills

PhysicalRequirements:

This position is considered a safetysensitive role. The physical demands described here are representativeof those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

• Ability to walk 5–9 miles per day on uneventerrain
• Climb ladders and step up 36 inches multiple timesdaily
• Lift and handle tools/equipment weighing 75+ lbs
• Must meet vision and hearing requirements for day and nightoperations

Work Visas:

• Loram doesnot sponsor work visas.

BENEFITS:

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive packagewithcompany-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellnessprograms;basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance;company paidshort-term and long-term disability coverage; RRSPretirement plan including anemployer match of 100% up to the first 9%you contribute to the Plan; EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP);behavioral health support; and leaves of absence.Additional benefitsinclude tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions,adoptionassistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness,andhospitalization.

Join Loram, where your hard work anddetermination will be rewarded with a one-of-a-kind career. Applytoday to start your journey!

Loram is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and will make all employment-related decisions without regardto race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familialstatus, status with regard to public assistance, membership oractivity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any otherstatus protected by applicable law.

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