Track Maintainers

Cando Rail & Terminals; Brandon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules

Technical and Leadership Training

Award Winning Safety Culture

Employee Ownership Program

Group Life, AD&D & LTD Insurances

Canada’s Best Managed Company for 10 y

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals in Brandon, MB is seeking a full-time Track Maintainer to inspect, repair and maintain rail lines for a growing short line network. You will replace rails, ties, and components, perform realignment and respond to outages, with safety as a top priority.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, able to work outdoors in all weather, and capable of following procedures, reporting hazards, and maintaining accurate paperwork. Training and strong safety culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Track maintenance experience or familiarity with rail components is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.
• Commitment to safety procedures and proper reporting of hazards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular track inspections and perform general repairs and maintenance.
• Replace and repair rails, ties, fences, and adjust track alignment and surface.
• Respond to track outages and emergencies in a timely manner.
• Ensure switches and crossings are clean, lubricated, and adjusted.
• Maintain equipment and complete required documentation and reports.

Skills

Rail inspection

Maintenance

Communication

Safety focus

Physical fitness

Driver’s license

Clearance & certifications

Job description

Job Category: Infrastructure/Construction/Rail Maintenance

Requisition Number: TRACK001679

Full-Time

Locations

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Brandon, MB R7B4K7, CAN

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 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

• 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
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 10 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.

• 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 m any duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.