METROLINX Track Machine Man

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• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Profit sharing available.
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your 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 events, and offsite business events.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Reporting to the Track Supervisor, the Track machine man is responsible for operating railway equipment requiring specialized training. The position holder is responsible for safe operating practices, as well as light maintenance of the equipment. He/she also supports emergency response when required. This is a full‑time permanent opportunity based out of the Oakville Area requiring work within Kitchener/Hamilton to Toronto.

• Operate different types of on and off track equipment (Track Stabilizer, Ballast regulator, Hi‑Rail Excavator, Speed Swing, Spike Puller, Spike Driver, Backhoe, Boom truck) to support track repair and maintenance activities such as:
  • Track Stabilization
  • Remove and replace defective ties, rails, turnout components and other track material;
  • Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
  • Safely load and unload railway maintenance materials ie ballast, ties, rail turnout components and other related items as required;
  • Cut vegetation for the purpose of achieving desired sight lines;
  • Clean ditches to improve drainage;
  • Clear snow in the winter time;
• Perform other duties as may be assigned when work does not require machine operation, including track inspection and other track maintenance duties.
• Travel and work with machine on rail within the guidelines of C.R.O.R., Track Safety and Maintenance Standards, company policies and safe work practices.
• Safely inspect and perform field maintenance of equipment.
• Daily administration of log books and other required reports.

• Ability to operate mid‑sized to heavy equipment;
• Valid driver’s license of “G” classification (Ontario) or higher;
• Previous or current CROR qualification (preferred);
• 2 years of experience operating on-off track heavy equipment in a railway (or similar) environment;
• Operating experience with track component replacement (rail, ties etc), brush cutting, material handling, ditching activities, etc;
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures;
• Ability to read/write/speak English;
• Safety minded work ethic;
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to different situations;
• Must be able endure repetitive physical work activities and lift and carry approximately 60lbs;
• Good understanding in track standards and track safety requirements (asset);
• Willingness and ability to train less experienced operators;
• Basic mechanical aptitude required;
• Safety Training and certifications (asset);
• Available to work on various work cycles with occasional overtime.

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and as per CBA, and ranges between $41.00 CAD - $46.00 CAD.