Overview
METROLINX Track Maintainer Jobs in Oakville, Canada at Siemens
Position: METROLINX Track Maintainer, Central
Opportunity
Reporting to a Track Supervisor, the Track Maintainer is responsible for the execution of various railway track maintenance and/or track rehabilitation activities in a group of 2 to 5 employees. This is a full‑time permanent opportunity based out of the Oakville area requiring work within Kitchener/Hamilton to Toronto.
Key Responsibilities and Functions
- Vegetation control (grass/brush) using gas powered hand equipment
- Repair of deficiencies in the track structure under the direction of a track foreman
- Removal and replacement of defective rails, railway crossties, rail fastenings and other rail infrastructure components
- Maintenance of at‑grade public and private road crossings
- Minor repairs to asphalt surface of at‑grade public road crossings
- Assist in unloading ballast and distributing track material
- Installation of signage within railway right of way
- Minor repairs to right of way fencing
- Snow clearing from railway turnouts (switches) and other key track and right of way components – Winter
- Maintain various hand tools for assigned work
- Operation of medium duty equipment (if qualified)
- Other related tasks as required
Required
Skills and Qualifications
- 3 years of previous railway experience in a comparable role
- Valid driver’s license of “G” classification (Ontario) or higher
- Ability to read/write/speak English
- Safety‑minded work ethic
- Ability to work autonomously and adapt to different situations
- Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
- Transportation to starting work location
- Must be able to endure repetitive physical work activities and lift and carry approximately 60 lbs
- Good understanding of track standards and track safety requirements (asset)
- Computer skills (office suites, form entry, other) (asset)
- Trade training and certification applicable to the position (asset)
- Ability to read/write/speak French (asset)
- Safety training and certifications (asset)
- Available to work on various work cycles with occasional overtime
Salary: hourly rate of $37.50 CAD, commensurate with experience and as per CBA.
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Title: METROLINX Track Maintainer
Company: Siemens
Location: Oakville, Canada
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