Lrt Track Maintainer

4 days ago


Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Job Number**:51260**

Use your rail maintenance and railway construction experience to create an exciting career as an LRT Track Maintainer If you are an individual with a knack for the safety and security of the LRT's daily commuters, this is the job for you

Your success will be measured by your ability to proactively perform maintenance work ensuring mínimal breakdown and emergency repair, translating into cost savings for the organization.

**What will you do?**
- Perform track maintenance and repair activities: Maintain rail track, replace and repair of rail defects, rail anchor replacement, tie replacement, track lining and lifting, tamping, rail grinding, ballasting, turnout maintenance, grade crossing maintenance, tunnel washing, station track area cleaning and maintenance of wayside equipment
- Perform routine maintenance: switch and rail lubrication, cleaning of switch points, grade crossing cleaning, right-of-way and station cleaning, weed control, grass cutting and snow removal
- Perform routine Inspection: check turnouts (switch points, frogs, diamonds, heel castings, bolts, rods, switch stands) rails, rail fastening assemblies, guardrails, grade crossing, train stops, derails, wayside equipment, and drainage
- Identify and report deficiencies in track infrastructure including tie condition, track gauge, cross elevation, rail wear and grade
- Materials Handling: loading, unloading, transport, and material inventory
- Track construction and renewal
- Obtain measurements pertaining to track
- Operate heavy equipment

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of Grade 10
- Experience in rail maintenance/rail construction or an equivalent combination of training and experience

**Assets**:

- Experience using construction/rail equipment

**Skills required for success**:

- Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance of LRT and right-of-way
- Ability to use the necessary hand and power tools for work assignments
- Knowledge of safety precautions and hazards involved with the work assigned
- Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
- Alignment with the Environmental Management System Enviso
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
- Must be able to successfully complete and maintain Class A Rule Book qualification on the Light Rail Transit Rules and Regulations
- Applicants may be required to take a pre-employment Functional Abilities Assessment Evaluation (F.A.R.E. test) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence with Air Brakes Endorsement (or provincial equivalent); Class 3 with Air Brakes endorsement must be obtained once in the position within 6 months of employment. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
- Applicants may be tested

**Work Environment**:

- Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform heavy manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions
- Ability to sign up on various work schedules, sign up based on seniority, including night shifts and being On-call, and work in sometimes intense outdoor weather conditions
- Up to 3 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months_

**Hours of Work**: 40 hours per week

**Salary Range**: $34.181 (Hourly)

**Talent Acquisition Consultant**: SL/MZ

**Classification Title**: Track Maintainer

**Posting Date**: Dec 30, 2024

**Closing Date**: Jan 13, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MST)

**Number of Openings (up to)**: 3 - Temporary Full-time

**Union**: ATU 569

**Department**: Edmonton Transit Service

**Work Location(s)**: D. L. MacDonald ROW Building, 13304 - 50A Street Edmonton T5A 4P6


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