Track Maintainers

Cando Rail & Terminals; Alberta; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance with fixed schedules

Technical & leadership training

Award-winning safety culture

Employee ownership program

Group life and disability insurances

Health & dental benefits

Best Managed Company in Canada

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals is seekingTrack Maintainers in Alberta to perform track inspection, maintenance, and clearing across short line and client sites.

The role emphasizes safe outdoor work, adherence to rail safety standards, and proactive identification of hazards. Candidates should be physically capable, communicative, and able to operate or learn to operate rail-related equipment. Training and safety programs are highlighted as part of employee development.

Qualifications

• Experience with track inspection, maintenance, and repair to keep rail safe and compliant.
• Excellent oral and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrates initiative and teamwork to maintain a respectful, safe workplace.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and CROR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular track inspections and perform repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure switches, crossings, and flangeways are clean, lubricated, and adjusted.
• Maintain tools and small machines in good working order.
• Complete job hazard analyses and report unsafe conditions for prompt repair.
• Manage paperwork for purchasing supplies, equipment, and fuel; maintain logs and reports.
• Perform other track-related activities as required by the customer.

Skills

Track inspection & maintenance

Effective communication

Teamwork & initiative

Physical fitness

CROR certification / driver license

Tools

CROR certification (Rail Rules)

Job description

Track Maintainers with Cando provide track inspection, maintenance, and clearing services for the short line and various customer sites If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 80 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Job Description

Track Maintainers with Cando provide track inspection, maintenance, and clearing services for the short line and various customers sites. Track Maintainers duties can include replacing and repairing various track components including rails, railway ties, fences and adjusting the alignment and the surface of the track as well as responding to emergencies and track outages.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct regular track inspections and perform general repairs and maintenance
• Ensure switches, crossings, and flangeways are cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted
• Perform regular maintenance on all tools and small machines ensuring that all equipment is kept in good working order
• Conduct job hazard analysis, report unsafe working conditions, and ensure they are repaired immediately
• Manage all paperwork associated with purchasing supplies, equipment, and fuel related to the maintenance work
• Ensure work reports are completed and documented as required (eg. Log books, maintenance reports, inspection reports, audits, purchase orders, fuel sheets)
• Perform other track activities as required by the customer

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Skilled and knowledgeable in the appropriate inspection, maintenance, and repair techniques required to ensure the rail line is safe for operation and in compliance with all required standards
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people of all backgrounds and levels of comprehension including managers, employees, customers, and the public
• Demonstrate initiative to work with others to foster a respectful workplace
• Physically fit including the ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license, Canadian Rail Operating Rules certification and other clearances required to perform the role including clear drug and alcohol testing

Education & Experience

• Experience operating various types of equipment such as hi-rails, ballast regulator/snow fighters, loaders, bobcats, snowblowers, tie tampers, rail drills, and spikers is an asset

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.