Track foreman Maintainer - Keolis Grand River

Change the future with us.

We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever-changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity. We embrace change and work with curious minds re-inventing the future of work. Join us and let us focus together on what’s truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world.

• Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.


•  Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.


•  Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.


•  Competitive wages and RRSP Matching package.


•  Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy extra vacation depending on your lifestyle.


•  Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the   community.


• Participate in our celebrations, social even


• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties 

• Removes and replaces track and track components.


• Inspect and repair rail lubricators.


• Clean Flangeways.


• Remove graffiti and garbage from alignment.


•  Removes and replaces ballast.


• Corrects deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge.


• Observes condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way to detect and report problems or defects.


•  Installs and repairs street and railroad crossings.


•  Complies with all company and railroad safety rules, practices and regulations.

General/Other Responsibilities and Duties

• Digs holes and trenches.


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  Repair fence.

  
  


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  Sorts track material for loading and unloading.

  
  


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   Cleans tracks and clears ice and snow from tracks and switch boxes.

  
  


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  Lubricates machines, changes oil and fills hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.

  
  


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  Cuts brush and vegetation from the right-of-way.

  
  


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  Snow Removal of alignment and OMSF Facility.

  
  


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  Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned and work with other departments (Signal Maintenance, OCS/TPSS Maintenance, BSST Building Maintenance).

  
  


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  Alignment housekeeping.

  
  

  What will you need to succeed?

  
  

  Qualifications

  
  


•  Experience with track installation, maintenance and repair is an asset.


• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, both general and technical.


• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.


• Basic math skills.


•  Good verbal skills to communicate and coordinate with crew and managers.


•  Basic computer skills (word, excel).


• DZ driver's license is an asset.


•  Machine operation experiences an asset.


• Able and willing to work rotating shifts to support a 24/7/365 operation

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works outdoors and able to be exposed to all weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures.


• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 60 pounds on uneven terrain.


•  Exposed to loud noise.


• Exposed to live track/trains and high voltage.


• Ability to work rotating shifts as we are a 24/7 coverage system, and to work On-Call and Emergency Shifts.


•  Ability to work independently or as part of a team.


• Ability to maintain concentration and mental alertness in a variety of situations


•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills