Industrial Rail - Trackman Job Listing at Savage in NS (Job ID 35152)

Description

Savage is Hiring industrial rail trackman in Sydney Nova Scotia!!   

Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do? 

Our Team Members come to Savage for the challenge, growth and focus on safety, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here. 

Savage's Vision and Legacy includes a commitment to providing opportunities for people “to do things they never dreamed possible” and guides us in all that we do.

Are you ready to join us and do the right thing, find a better way, and make a difference

Here are just a few of the benefits you can look to receive working with Savage:

• Hourly wage – with annual compensation review
• Paid uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $200/year steel toe boot allowance
• Excellent Benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) with match into a DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan)
• Generous paid time off policy that exceeds statutory norms

Here is a preview of what you'll be doing:

• Thorough understanding of CROR Protection of Track Units and Track Work
• Qualified in the ability for the inspect of rail and perform regulatory inspections
• Basic understanding of the mechanical and electrical components Maintenance of Way equipment.
• Basic understanding of the mechanical and electrical components of industrial mobile equipment.
• Work individually and as a team
• Complete daily safety inspection of equipment and facilities to ensure safe operations
• Complete daily or/as needed train reporting documentation.
• Competent interaction with rail traffic controllers.
• Competent, professional, courteous, and safe interaction with shop and train crew personnel related to maintenance and train movements.
• Perform routine clean-up, housekeeping, and maintenance of facilities, equipment.
• Complete all training as identified as mandatory for regulatory compliance, as well as company associated course and training assigned by the Savage. Training sessions may involve in-house, on line. Training may be conducted locally or on occasion - out of province offsite training.
• Operate a variety of Maintenance of Way equipment.
• Perform other tasks as instructed, including track, railcar, locomotive, and heavy equipment maintenance and operation when required.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older and pass pre-employment screening.
• CROR (Canadian Railway Operation Rules) preferred.
• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, follow written and/or verbal instruction, and possess basic math and computer skills.
• Must be able to re-certify in all required periodic qualification certification.
• Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Must be willing to follow all policies and procedures as outlined by Savage
• Ability to pass a skills test on the type of work performing
• Mechanically inclined, and willingness to undertake equipment and facility maintenance task.

Physical Requirements:

• Work in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environments
• Work at heights, climbing stairs, and climbing ladders
• Work, walk, and stand on uneven ground / ballast surfaces for long periods of time
• Climb on and off railcars and locomotives safely
• Operate Maintenance of Way track Equipment
• Operate rail-car hand brakes
• Operate rail switches
• Lift up to 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a shift
• Operate basic hand tools
• Walk long distances, up to 3 KM
• Must have the ability to wear all required PPE without restriction
• Must be able to pass a fit test and pulmonary function test for the purposes of wearing a respirator and recertify annually, or as needed, when required