No train or railway experience?? No Problem!! As long as you’re a safety-conscious person who has at least some experience working in an outdoor, safety-critical, manual labour -type of workplace, then we want you! We provide all necessary training and certifications while on the job! See below for what else we can offer you.
Shift Information:
- Days, 5:30am to 1:30pm.
- Regular workweek is 40 hours per week, set schedule of Monday-Thursday, Saturday. (Friday and Sunday days off)
Who We Are Looking For:
- Safety-conscious people with previous outdoor manual labour work experience
- Candidates who are available to start ASAP.
What We Can Offer You:
- Starting at $22.00/hour, increasing to $24.25/hour after 3 months
- ALL safety gear and work gear is provided by the company
- Work boots are reimbursed by the company
- Annual wage increases
- Annual year-end loyalty bonus
- Company/employee shared health benefits package
Position Requirements:
- Previous experience in an industrial / outdoor or related work environment
- Previous experience working in the railway industry is a strong asset, but notrequired
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Driver's license
- Must have reliable transportation to work site
- Must be able to pass railway industry safety testing and background check (paid for by company)
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and pull at least 50 lbs. repeatedly
- Must be able to exercise good balance and three-point contact to regularly climb ladders up and into various levels of Rail Cars, and cross between bunched Rail Cars
- Constant bending, kneeling and crouching required
- Regular reaching with arms and fingers and overhead lifting required
- Required to operate equipment inside Rail Cars, such as backpack blowers, shovels and brooms
- Snow removal from inside Rail Cars during winter, as required
- Must be comfortable with climbing, heights and partially-enclosed spaces
- Standing/walking throughout shift
- Must be able to hear well enough to be aware of track movement in rail yard and various communications devices
Work Environment:
- All work takes place outdoors, within a live rail yard.
- Required to spend extended periods of time outside in hot and cold temperatures
- Work hours may vary depending on schedule requirements
- Subject to dust, dirt and loud noises
INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE:
- Submit an up-to-date resume; and
- Submit a cover letter or brief message through Indeed.ca describing why you think you would be a good fit for this position.
- Make sure your application includes an up-to-date email address -- this is our primary method of contacting candidates!!
We thank all who apply, but due to time constraints only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to $24.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus
Work Location: In person