Carman

The Carman is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of rail cars and their components as well as the inspection of trains upon their arrival and / or departure.

**Work location**:Based out of North Bay
**Railway**:Ottawa Valley Railway Inc
**Type**:Permanent position
**Salary**:According to the Ottawa Valley Railway salary grid

**Responsibilities**:

- Inspects rail cars and its components in accordance with the railway and company standards.
- Perform periodical, on demand or preventative inspections on railcar structures, frame, security components and others.
- Installs and repairs railway material, such as compressors, pneumatic systems, and others.
- Use of manual, electric and welding tools.
- Prepare inspection reports, for maintenance and repair, using approved spreadsheet which are in conformity to company standards.
- Assist with locomotive servicing and repair.
- Performs all other related tasks.

**General Requirements**:

- Must possess a high school diploma.
- Experience or a diploma in electro mechanics is an asset.
- Must possess a valid welder card (diploma in electric welding
- three positions).
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to adapt to changing situations: working hours, service calls, overtime, tasks to accomplish, outside of the work location, etc.
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

**Other working conditions**: Vacation, benefits and paid holidays are based on the company’s policies.

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

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: $30.00-$34.89 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- construction: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person