Rail Track Maintainer & Safety Leader

Cando Rail and Terminals Inc; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance

Technical & Leadership Training

Award Winning Safety Culture

Health & Dental Benefits including Vol

Job summary

Cando Rail and Terminals Inc is seeking experienced Track Maintainers to support daily rail infrastructure maintenance at the customer site. You will ensure compliance with established standards and assist in guiding daily activities within a safety-first culture.

Role requires leadership, inspection and maintenance duties, safety mentorship, and collaboration with site management to achieve short- and long-term goals. The position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to FRA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in track construction and/or track maintenance.
• Minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership position.
• Background in engineering, design and construction is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude is an asset.
• Valid driver's license, FRA certification, TIGS (or the ability to obtain and maintain)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work projects and job briefings.
• Conduct track / switch inspections and perform general repairs / maintenance using hand tools and track equipment.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of crossings and flangeways; coordinate snow clearing and removal programs.
• Ensure regular maintenance of tools and small machines and keep equipment in good working order.
• Conduct job hazard analysis, report unsafe conditions, and repair hazards immediately.
• Assist site manager and customer in developing short and long-term site goals.
• Lead safety initiatives and mentor employees in safe operations.
• Build and maintain a positive team atmosphere and relationships.
• Coordinate training and development for the department; provide ongoing mentorship.
• Ensure all employees are current with Cando's best practice documents, policies, and guidelines.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Reading/writing docs

FRA compliance

Education

Engineering background

Job description

Cando Rail and Terminals Inc is seeking experienced Track Maintainers to support daily rail infrastructure maintenance at the customer site. You will ensure compliance with established standards and assist in guiding daily activities within a safety-first culture.

Role requires leadership, inspection and maintenance duties, safety mentorship, and collaboration with site management to achieve short- and long-term goals. The position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to FRA guidelines.