Railway Equipment Inspector

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect interior and exterior components of freight, passenger and urban transit rail cars to determine defects and extent of wear and damage
• Repair and install railway car parts
• Test and adjust parts
• Perform and document routine maintenance

Supervision

• Industrial mechanics

Experience and specialization

Instrument experience

• Mechanical

Equipment and machinery experience

• Diesel engines

Railcar experience

• Railway passenger cars
• Streetcars

Area of specialization

• Electro-mechanical drafting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)