Lrt Track Maintainer - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

LRT Track Maintainer up to 11 months

Job Number:

46686
Use your rail maintenance and railway construction experience to create an exciting career as an LRT Track Maintainer If you are an individual with a knack for the safety and security of the LRT's daily commuters, this is the job for you

Your success will be measured by your ability to proactively perform maintenance work ensuring mínimal breakdown and emergency repair, translating into cost savings for the organization.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to be Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Perform track maintenance and repair activities: Maintain rail track, replace and repair of rail defects, rail anchor replacement, tie replacement, track lining and lifting, tamping, rail grinding, ballasting, turnout maintenance, grade crossing maintenance, tunnel washing, station track area cleaning and maintenance of wayside equipment
Perform routine maintenance: switch and rail lubrication, cleaning of switch points, grade crossing cleaning, rightofway and station cleaning, weed control, grass cutting and snow removal
Perform routine Inspection: check turnouts (switch points, frogs, diamonds, heel castings, bolts, rods, switch stands) rails, rail fastening assemblies, guardrails, grade crossing, train stops, derails, wayside equipment, and drainage
Identify and report deficiencies in track infrastructure including tie condition, track gauge, cross elevation, rail wear and grade
Materials Handling: loading, unloading, transport, and material inventory
Track construction and renewal
Obtain measurements pertaining to track
Document work completed
Supervise contractors occasionally as needed
Operate heavy equipment

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 10, Grade 12 is an asset
Experience in rail maintenance/rail construction or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance of LRT and rightofway
Must be able to successfully complete and maintain Class A Rule Book qualification on the Light Rail Transit Rules and Regulations
Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform heavy manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions
Must be able to use the necessary hand and power tools for work assignments
Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence with Air Brakes Endorsement (or provincial equivalent); Class 3 with Air Brakes endorsement must be obtained once in the position within 6 months of employment. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Conduct work in a manner that complies with the requirements set out in the City's Environmental Management System (EMS)
Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
Applicants may be required to take a preemployment Functional Abilities Assessment Evaluation (F.A.R.E. test) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
Ability to sign up on various work schedules including night shifts and being Oncall, and work in sometimes intense outdoor weather conditions
Applicants may be tested
Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and serviceminded style
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit

At the City of Edmonton - City Operations, we strive to help our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates the diversity of thought, fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development.

_ Up to 3 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months_

Hours of
Work: 40 hours per week (various shift times)

Salary:
$ Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
SL/MZ

Classification Title:
Track Maintainer

Posting Date:
May 12, 2023

Closing Date:
May 26, :59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to): - Temporary Full-time

Union:
ATU 569

Department:
Edmonton Transit Service

Work Location(s): D. L. MacDonald ROW Building, A Street Edmonton T5A 4P6