Job Description Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Start Rate (Non-negotiable): $30.64 per hour

Training Rate (Non-negotiable): $30.64 per hour

Work Location: 625 Victoria Street, Whitby

Shift Days: Monday to Friday*

Shift Hours: 6:30am-2:30pm*

Off Days: Saturday/Sunday*

Subject to change to protect train operations. Our Maintenance Delivery department is seeking a Track Utility Person to ensure GO Transit’s grounds, track structure, equipment, and rights-of-way are maintained in a safe and effective manner

What will I be doing?

• properties as well as preventative/capital maintenance, inspection of GO Transit track and rights-of-way, such as:

• Install and replace all types of track components including but not limited to rail, ties, spikes, anchors, ballast, joints, turnouts, points, frogs, switch heaters, etc.

• Correct and repair surface, alignment, and gauge of track.

• Install and repair road crossings, including paving.

• Control and remove snow and ice at turnouts and road crossings.

• Inspect all track structure and reports defects.

• Maintain rights-of-way and signs and clear brush, vegetation, and litter from the right-of-way.

• Establish and maintain drainage

• Understand and comply with track safety standards, Operating Rules and Safe work procedures and policies.

• Prepare records for the Supervisor in respect of inspections, work accomplished, deficiencies noted, vehicle equipment and material usage.

• Operate assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools safely and maintain them in a clean and serviceable condition and maintain logs relative to their serviceability

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Level of reading, writing, and learning skills normally attained through Grade 10 education.

• Minimum of (1) one year experience in the following:

• Maintaining switch points, frogs, rails, protectors and basic operations such as spiking and tamping, as well as seasonal operations including tieing, surfacing, construction and snow removal.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian Rail Operating Rules and pertinent Health and Safety Regulations.

• Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and must meet corporate standard for a good driving record. Possession or ability to obtain a “DZ” licence is considered an asset

• Must be able to obtain GO Transit Equipment Operator’s Permit.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid Certification.

• Must successfully complete environmental, safety and any other training required by corporate policy.

Accommodation We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

Application Process All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.