Track Maintainer

ABOUT US:

Trophy Rail Ltd. is a Western Canadian full-service Railroad contracting company.

Our mission is to provide exceptional client service and unwavering quality through creating a culture where our employees are valued and empowered to convey the team’s four pillars of respect in which Trophy Rail was founded upon.

Trophy Rail has the industry experience and network to exceed all customer expectations while ensuring a safe and reliable work environment.

ROLE:

The Track Maintainer role is responsible for repairing and maintaining track infrastructure at the direction of the Foreman and or Supervisor. This role requires to follow all safety procedures and policies set forth by the company and its customers. This is an outdoor position where work continues in all types of weather and environmental conditions. This is a 21/7 cycle.

DUTIES AND ABILITIES:

• Maintain track infrastructure i.e rails, ties, switches, surface, ballast etc.
• Operate and maintain various hand tools for assigned work
• Remove and replace defective ties, rails, and other tram materials
• Repair deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
• Unload ballast and distribute track materials
• Snow removal, vegetation removal, shoveling ballast and dirt, repetitive swinging, walking for long periods of time on uneven surfaces
• Ensure a safe working environment while following the policies and procedures set forth by the company.
• Maintain and protect company assets
• Able to perform repetitive physical activity, lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently
• Available for shift work, with occasional overtime when necessary
• Available for long periods of travel, including overnights
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions
• Must clear a Drug and Alcohol test
• CROR Certification an asset
• TIGs Certification an asset
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Valid driver’s licence
• Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
• Displays common sense and good judgment
• Hand-eye coordination

Trophy Rail Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)
• CROR (preferred)
• TIGs (preferred)

Work Location: On the road