Track Maintainer/equipment Operator - Winnipeg, Canada - Cando Rail & Terminals

Cando Rail & Terminals

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Track Maintainers with Cando Rail & Terminals, provide track inspection, maintenance, and clearing services for the shortline and various customer sites.

Roles and 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, and 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, CROR 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 hirails, ballast regulator/snow fighters, loaders, bobcats, snowblowers, tie tampers, rail drills, and spikers is an asset