Rail Car Switcher
1 week ago
CAD Railway Industries is an ambitious Quebec company, in operation for more than 60 years, specializing in the repair, conversion and reconditioning of rolling railway equipment. Caltrax is a Calgary based full service railcar repair facility with a new location located south east of Lethbridge. From this new facility, we provide railcar repair services including interior lining, cleaning and mechanical work. We are currently looking for Railcar Switchman with switching experience to join our team.
Railcar Switchers are responsible for ensuring the safe movement of rolling stock in the yard and filling required shop spots effectively and efficiently. This role is primarily working outdoors in all weather conditions.
**Responsibilities**:
- Follow written and oral instructions from Yardmaster and daily Switch list
- Operate Trackmobile in a safe and efficient manner
- Use radio communication to control Switch movement
- On the ground traffic control
- Wear PPE and observe Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times
- Ensuring safety is a priority to self, fellow workers, and the general public
- Raises coupling levers to couple or uncouple cars
- Throws track switches to facilitate movement of cars and signals
- Climbs ladder to top of car and turns handwheel to set brakes or to control the speed of the car when moving
- Ties handbrakes
- Inspect railcars
- Safe forklift operation
**Qualifications**:
- Rail Car Mover Certification
- CSA approved steel toed boots required
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
- Physically fit and able to perform required duties
- Ability to effectively communicate instructions, directions, processes, procedures, safety rules and regulations to co-workers, supervisors, and others in written, oral, diagrammatic and schedule form
- Ability to talk to and effectively communicate with co-workers, yard personnel, switching crew, railroad officials and others in a clear, concise, courteous, efficient and professional manner
- Attention to details and ability to plan ahead
- Must be 18 years or older and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and Fit for Duty exam.
- **Work schedule is Friday - Monday; 10 hours shifts; 6:00am - 4:30pm**
CALT
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.21-$30.35 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
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