Track Maintainer

Who We Are:

We have the vision, knowledge, capability, and leadership style to take railroad projects from concept to completion. We are focused on all aspects of the rail industry including construction and maintenance projects, consulting, and all rail-related equipment and track materials. Since our inception in 2000, our unique passion and understanding of track infrastructure has exposed us to a broad spectrum of railroad projects including large industrial sites, bridges and tunnels, and Class 1 railroad production crews. Our team has decades of industry experience and are responsible for hundreds of miles of track work. Understanding the industry’s engineering standards allows our team to apply these specifications when building and maintaining safe railroad infrastructure. We demand the utmost quality for every project, large or small.

Track Maintainer Responsibilities:

• Repair and/or replace turnout components as needed, such as switch points, frogs, plates etc.
• Repair and/or replace track components as needed, such as rail, ties, plates, spikes, timber crossings etc.
• Observes conditions of track, track beds, and track right-of-way to detect, report and repair problems or defects
• Responsibly operates company vehicles and/or equipment and ensures all daily maintenance and inspections of the units are completed
• Performs special duties as assigned by the Foreman

Track Maintainer Requirements:

• Track Inspection Guidelines certification is an asset
• Certified in Canadian Railway Operating Rules is an asset
• Ability to read and understand specific documents including schedules, standard railway plans and specifications.
• Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Cariboo Central Railroad is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

*Wage is negotiable based on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Seasonal

Salary: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)