Track & OCS Technician

ALSTOM Gruppe; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail engineering company in Peel Region, Mississauga, seeks a skilled maintenance technician to ensure the smooth operation of the Light Rail Transit line. Responsibilities include maintaining and troubleshooting guideway assets, performing snow clearance, and supervising subcontractor activities. Ideal candidates will possess rail/track knowledge and basic electrical skills. Join us to contribute to innovative transportation solutions and work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working on powered equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
• Ability to prioritize daily workload and meet deadlines.
• Adaptable to new ideas and situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot assets on the Light Rail Transit line.
• Perform ice & snow clearance operations.
• Supervise subcontractor activities when required.

Skills

Rail/track environment knowledge

Basic electrical knowledge

Planning and organization

Team spirit

Job description

Overview

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Date: 30 Sept 2025

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot the assets on the guideway of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) line (track and overhead catenary system) in line with specified Maintenance and Quality procedures.
• Perform ice & snow clearance operations.
• Drive/operate and manage the various non-revenue vehicles and equipment as/when required.
• Carry out work in accordance with the company’s Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, as well as applicable legislation.
• Carry out all levels of examination and work involving equipment/working manuals.
• Undertake other duties related to the environment of the assets or of work as specified by the Team leaders in a safe manner.
• In case of accident or major failure, to participate in rescue/corrective operations.
• Supervise and/or follow any subcontractor activities.
• Adhere to company procedures with respect to Quality.
• Attend regular team/safety briefings.
• Read reports and manuals as/when required.
• Report all accidents/incidents.
• Respect, clean and maintain their work environment.
• Work/collaborate with various personnel in case of emergency or extreme weather (snow/ice) in order to maintain the rail line’s operation.
• Report activities (work orders / inspections) through a Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS) and tabs.
• Work nights and weekends.

Educational Requirements

• Rail/track environment knowledge
• Working on powered equipment in a safe and controlled manner
• Basic knowledge of the (Overhead) Catenary system
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Planning and organization. Prioritizes daily workload
• Flexible and adaptable. Can adapt to new ideas and situations
• Conscientious. Meets set/proposed deadlines
• Attentive to detail. Ability to consistently produce factual and detailed information
• Team spirit. Supports all team members
• Works well in a team environment.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.