Rail Equipment Maintenance Operator - Nova Scotia

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Rail Equipment Maintenance Operator

Department :   Operations

Reports to :   Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent

Join Loram’s North America field operations as a Rail Equipment Maintenance Operator—no rail experience required!   In this field-based position, we provide full training for motivated individuals with a background in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or heavy equipment operation. This hands-on, physically demanding role offers unique opportunities to work outdoors, travel across the railways, and grow your career in a supportive team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Hourly Rate : $24 CAD / hour with substantial overtime opportunities.
• Annual Earnings : Typically, $72,600 - $93,600 CAD , based on a 6-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rotation and a work schedule of approximately 65 - 80 hours per week .
• Advancement Opportunities :  90% of operators are promoted within one year; 50% receive two promotions within the same time.
• Benefits :

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

What You'll Do :

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

What to Expect :

Physical Requirements :

This position is considered a safety sensitive role. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Visas :

BENEFITS :

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; RRSP retirement plan including an employer match of 100% up to the first 9% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

Join Loram, where your hard work and determination will be rewarded with a one-of-a-kind career. Apply today to start your journey!

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.