Groundsman

American Iron and Metal; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking an enthusiastic Groundsman to join their Rail Team. In this role, you will ensure safe and efficient rail car switching services and perform essential duties in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork skills and physical fitness to handle demanding tasks. This position offers competitive wages, benefits, and career support.

Benefits

Competitive annual wage

Vacation and benefits

RRSP matching program

Annual tuition scholarship program

Dynamic and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a groundsman or working within a rail team is preferred.
• Physically fit to pull oneself up and down from a railcar continuously.
• Comfortable with physically demanding work in all-weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of the locomotive and train movements.
• Perform switching of railcars, including coupling and uncoupling.
• Signal crew members for train movements using a radio.
• Move on and off moving or stationary equipment during yard switching.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Strong work ethic

Clear communication

Physical fitness

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

What we offer!

• A competitive annual wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!

Job Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Groundsman to join our Rail Team on a rotational shift. In this role, you are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching services working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic and great communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safe operation of the locomotive and train movements
• Ability to carry out specific instructions detailing a train’s route and specific movements
• Perform switching of railcars, including coupling and uncoupling cars, and is able to lift out coupling devices
• Signaling crew members for movement of the engine or train using a radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up, set or release air brakes
• Having the ability to move on and off moving or stationary equipment while the train is in motion during yard switching
• Riding moving rail cars using the ladder on the side for extended amount of periods of time

Qualifications

• You have previous experience as a groundsman OR working within a rail team is preferred
• You have excellent teamwork skills and clear communication
• You are physically fit including the ability to pull oneself up and down from a railcar continuously
• You are able to lift (50lbs+) and twist air hoses, secure rail car brakes, derails, and switches
• You are proactive with the ability to take action/assess a situation with team's safety paramount
• You are comfortable with physically demanding work in all-weather conditions