Railway Car Technician

POSITION : Railway Car Technician REPORTS TO : Shift Supervisor DEPARTMENT : Remanufacturing and Repair Center LOCATION : North Bay REFERENCE : 390-26-25 RATE OF PAY : $38.

78 / hour WHO WE ARE : Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services.

We employ over 900 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve.

We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT : Railway Car Technicians inspect, maintain, repair, and remanufacture railway passenger cars, freight cars and their components.

MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES : Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and test rail car equipment Perform preventative maintenance work Work from blueprints Use hand tools and various testing devices and instruments Operate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist with assignments Adapt to new methods, processes, material and equipment Follow prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment May work various shifts and on weekends and some work outdoors in adverse weather Unionized position, possibility of shift work REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED) Certificate of Qualification as Railway Car Technician 268R or within final year of apprenticeship in the same identified trade Demonstrated mechanical inclination Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment Demonstrated knowledge of safety codes and has demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious manner Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and walk on rough terrain Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written) Must have a valid driver’s license Must be committed to Company Health and Safety BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION : The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances : criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE : Ongoing until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.

Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

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