Track Maintainers

Cando Rail & Terminals; Alberta; Sur place; CAD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work-life balance

Training programs

Safety culture

Employee ownership

Insurance package

Health & dental benefits

Best Managed Company

Résumé du poste

Cando Rail & Terminals is seeking Track Maintainers to inspect, maintain, and clear tracks at the short line and customer sites. You will replace rails, ties, and components, adjust alignment, and respond to outages and emergencies.

Applicants should be physically fit and prepared to operate a range of rail equipment, while adhering to safety standards and documenting all maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting and maintaining rail tracks to ensure safe operation.
• Ability to replace/repair track components and align surfaces.
• Capable of communicating hazards and maintenance needs clearly in writing.

Responsabilités

• Conduct regular track inspections and perform repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure switches, crossings, and flangeways are clean, lubricated, and adjusted.
• Maintain tools and equipment to keep them in good working order.
• Conduct job hazard analysis and report unsafe conditions for immediate repair.
• Manage procurement paperwork for supplies, equipment, and fuel.
• Complete and document maintenance and inspection reports, log books, audits.

Connaissances

Rail safety

Inspection skills

Written communication

Physical fitness

Driver's license

CROR cert

Drug & alcohol screening

Formation

Equipment operation experience

Outils

Hi-rails

Ballast regulator

Snow fighters

Loaders

Bobcats

Snowblowers

Tie tampers

Rail drills

Spikers

Description du poste

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.