Railroad Operator

Discovery Silver Corp; Timmins; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life, AD&D

Wellness Spending Accounts

Virtual Care

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Kidd is seeking a Railroad Operator to join our Kidd Operations team to maintain and inspect track, operate maintenance equipment, and ensure safe rail service in all weather conditions on site.

The role reports to the Railway Supervisor and requires physical fitness, shift work, and proficiency with common track tools. We emphasize safety, teamwork, and timely defect reporting to keep the right of way clear.

Qualifications

• Be able to work shift work rotations to meet company requirements.
• Physically fit and able to undergo a physical demands test.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Operate hand tools such as shovels, picks, rail tongs, bars, track jacks, sledgehammer and pneumatic tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and tighten splice bars and other track maintenance duties.
• Gauge and line tracks and apply anchors, check for broken rails or abnormalities.
• Inspect culverts and ditches and keep them clean.
• Observe passing trains carefully and report defects promptly to Supervisor or delegate.
• Cut brush and keep right of way clear.
• Repair track geometry defects.
• Train and operate Track maintenance machinery as required.
• Perform lock outs & flagging duties when required.

Skills

Shifts work rotations

Physically fit

Outdoor weather work

Hand tool usage

Education

CAAT/DAT testing completed

Tools

Track maintenance tools

Rail task tools

Job description

Railroad Operator

Join Our Growing Team!

Discovery Kidd has an exciting opportunity for a Railroad Operator.

A growing North America Precious Metals Company, Discovery is committed to combining high-quality gold producing assets in Canada with the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposit in Mexico.

Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of gold and silver that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social-economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards.

The Position:

Reporting to the Railway Supervisor, the primary duties of this job include but are not limited to cleaning switches, frogs and crossings and adjusting/inspecting switches, install/replace worn or defective ties, rails, anchors, switch points, lifts and shims track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and tighten splice bars and other track maintenance duties;


• Gauge and line tracks and apply anchors, checks for broken rails or other abnormalities;


• Inspect and keep culverts and ditches clean;


• Observe passing trains carefully, and if any serious defect is seen, must promptly report it to the Supervisor or delegate;


• Cut brush and keep right of way clean;


• Repair track geometry defects;


• Train and operate Track maintenance machinery as required;


• Perform lock outs & flagging duties when required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Able to work shift work rotations to meet the company business requirements and demands.


• Be physically fit and may be required to undergo a physical demands analysis to be successful in this role.


• Be able to work outdoors during all weather conditions as this work is primarily outside;


• Able to handle track maintenance work using hand tools such as shovels, picks, rail tongs, bars, track jacks, sledgehammer, spike maul and several pneumatic tools.


• Complete or have recently completed CAAT and DAT testing in a satisfactory manner.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;


• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Additional Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery’s Kidd Operations.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.