Track Maintainer

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Genesee & Wyoming is a leading provider of rail and transportation services with 125 years of industry expertise. At Genesee & Wyoming Canada Inc.

we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique talents and ideas at all levels of our operations.

Company : Ottawa Valley Railway Inc.

Work location : Your reporting location will be from Temiscaming, QC

Type : Permanent, 40 hr. / wk.

Salary : $28.69 / hr. to start. ($32.07)

Why you should join our team :

• To work in a unique and stimulating field
• We offer training and a career development program
• To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including :
• A Group Insurance Program a comprehensive coverage including health care, dental, eye care, hospitalization, disability, and life insurance.
• Telemedicine Services to our employees and their families.
• Fitness Allowance to promote your health, mental health and wellness.
• Savings Program we offer the opportunity to participate in a retirement savings plan (with a contribution of up to 6% to your RPP, you can also take advantage of a Tax-Free Savings Account TFSA , allowing you to benefit from tax-free savings.
• An employee and family assistance program - EFAP
• To contribute to a sustainable future, as trains is one of the most eco-friendly modes of transportation in Canada.

Position :

The track maintainer works as a crew member to maintain repair and replace railway lines and its components.

Responsibilities :

The selected candidate will perform the following functions :

• Perform the duties involved with the maintenance repair activities surrounding the Maintenance of Way functions, carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's safety policies and applicable rules.
• Perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Perform the day-to-day activities such as unloading and / or assisting in the distribution of track material (rail, ties, spikes, plates, etc.).
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge, according to norms.
• Install and repair street crossings and railway crossings.
• Establish and maintain drainage; install, repairs and cleans small culverts.
• Perform flagging work to specific locations on the Railway.
• Work with different tools (manual, hydraulic or other).
• Perform any other related tasks.

General Requirements :

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess experience in construction or mechanic or in maintenance of way. (asset)
• Must be 18 yrs or older.
• Must have a class 3 drivers license (important asset). If you do not hold a class 3 license, you will be required to undergo the training, the company will cover the cost, you will have (1) one year to complete it.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations : working hours, service calls, overtime, tasks to accomplish, outside of the work location, etc.
• Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Able to work alone or in a team.
• Able to work under minimal supervision.

If considered for the position, a full background check will be required (physical, drug, criminal and references)

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