Track Maintainer - New Westminster, Canada - Southern Railway of British Columbia Limited (SRY)

Southern Railway of British Columbia Limited (SRY)

Verified Company

New Westminster, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Opportunity
SRY is looking for a dedicated and hardworking incumbent who is experienced in the maintenance and operations of the railroad; if this describes you, we want
YOU
Reporting to the Track Supervisor, the incumbent will have a wide array of responsibilities to keep his/her day going which may include the following, but not limited to:

Performing manual labor functions, such as tie replacement, shoveling, tamping, brush cutting and other maintenance related tasks;
Operating track machines, tools and equipment as required;
Operating and maintaining track switches as needed;
Operating company vehicles; and
Communicating via radio with crew members and workers in the office regarding rail transportation work to be performed.

The Ideal Person

The successful incumbent will:

Possess minimum grade 12 diploma or GED equivalent;
Preferably hold a Track Inspection Geometry Certificate;
Have experience operating railway maintenance equipment (tamper/regulator/loader) preferred;
Experience as a skilled tradesperson is an asset;
Have a mechanical background;
Hold a valid BC driver's license, mínimal Class 3; and
Have physical ability to perform manual labor functions.

Additional information:

This job requires the incumbent to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions, and walk extended distances over uneven terrain;
Occasional ability to work any shift, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays; and
Safety is a core value of SRY which means adherence to safety procedures/guidelines and wearing proper safety personal protective equipment is required.

This is a unionized position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

All new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical evaluation that includes a vision, hearing, drug screening and pre-employment physical as well as criminal record search.