Top Benefits
About the role
Change the future with us.
We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever-changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity. We embrace change and work with curious minds re-inventing the future of work. Join us and let us focus together on what’s truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world.
- Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
- Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
- Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
- Competitive wages and RRSP Matching package.
- Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy extra vacation depending on your lifestyle.
- Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
- Participate in our celebrations, social even
- Diversity and inclusivity focused.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Removes and replaces track and track components.
- Inspect and repair rail lubricators.
- Clean Flangeways.
- Remove graffiti and garbage from alignment.
- Removes and replaces ballast.
- Corrects deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge.
- Observes condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way to detect and report problems or defects.
- Installs and repairs street and railroad crossings.
- Complies with all company and railroad safety rules, practices and regulations.
General/Other Responsibilities and Duties
-
Digs holes and trenches.
-
Repair fence.
-
Sorts track material for loading and unloading.
-
Cleans tracks and clears ice and snow from tracks and switch boxes.
-
Lubricates machines, changes oil and fills hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.
-
Cuts brush and vegetation from the right-of-way.
-
Snow Removal of alignment and OMSF Facility.
-
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned and work with other departments (Signal Maintenance, OCS/TPSS Maintenance, BSST Building Maintenance).
-
Alignment housekeeping.
What will you need to succeed?
Qualifications
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Experience with track installation, maintenance and repair is an asset.
-
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, both general and technical.
-
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
-
Basic math skills.
-
Good verbal skills to communicate and coordinate with crew and managers.
-
Basic computer skills (word, excel).
-
DZ driver's license is an asset.
-
Machine operation experiences an asset.
-
Able and willing to work rotating shifts to support a 24/7/365 operation
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Works outdoors and able to be exposed to all weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
- Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 60 pounds on uneven terrain.
- Exposed to loud noise.
- Exposed to live track/trains and high voltage.
- Ability to work rotating shifts as we are a 24/7 coverage system, and to work On-Call and Emergency Shifts.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain concentration and mental alertness in a variety of situations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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About Keolis
Keolis is a leading passenger transport business, operating in 16 countries around the world. Since 1996 we've operated some of the UK's busiest rail franchises, delivering one in three rail journeys and employing nearly 9,000 people.
We draw upon our international best practice as an operator of some of the world's most advanced railways, and as the biggest operator of light rail services globally, to deliver innovative, partnership–led passenger transport services here in the UK.
At the heart of everything we do is an understanding of the importance of integrated transport systems, and a track record of delivering them successfully the world over. We work with other operators to connect different modes of transport, creating single, simple networks.
We think like a passenger, and use innovation and investment to continually drive improvements in their experience. Our collaborative approach to operating services sees us form close relationships with clients and stakeholders, helping to improve quality while reducing operating costs.
Keolis UK franchises include: Southeastern, London Midland, GTR, Docklands Light Railway, Manchester Metrolink and Nottingham Trams.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Change the future with us.
We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever-changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity. We embrace change and work with curious minds re-inventing the future of work. Join us and let us focus together on what’s truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world.
- Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
- Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
- Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
- Competitive wages and RRSP Matching package.
- Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy extra vacation depending on your lifestyle.
- Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
- Participate in our celebrations, social even
- Diversity and inclusivity focused.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Removes and replaces track and track components.
- Inspect and repair rail lubricators.
- Clean Flangeways.
- Remove graffiti and garbage from alignment.
- Removes and replaces ballast.
- Corrects deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge.
- Observes condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way to detect and report problems or defects.
- Installs and repairs street and railroad crossings.
- Complies with all company and railroad safety rules, practices and regulations.
General/Other Responsibilities and Duties
-
Digs holes and trenches.
-
Repair fence.
-
Sorts track material for loading and unloading.
-
Cleans tracks and clears ice and snow from tracks and switch boxes.
-
Lubricates machines, changes oil and fills hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.
-
Cuts brush and vegetation from the right-of-way.
-
Snow Removal of alignment and OMSF Facility.
-
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned and work with other departments (Signal Maintenance, OCS/TPSS Maintenance, BSST Building Maintenance).
-
Alignment housekeeping.
What will you need to succeed?
Qualifications
-
Experience with track installation, maintenance and repair is an asset.
-
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, both general and technical.
-
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
-
Basic math skills.
-
Good verbal skills to communicate and coordinate with crew and managers.
-
Basic computer skills (word, excel).
-
DZ driver's license is an asset.
-
Machine operation experiences an asset.
-
Able and willing to work rotating shifts to support a 24/7/365 operation
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Works outdoors and able to be exposed to all weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
- Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 60 pounds on uneven terrain.
- Exposed to loud noise.
- Exposed to live track/trains and high voltage.
- Ability to work rotating shifts as we are a 24/7 coverage system, and to work On-Call and Emergency Shifts.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain concentration and mental alertness in a variety of situations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Not the right fit? Search for Track foreman Maintainer jobs in Waterloo, ON
About Keolis
Keolis is a leading passenger transport business, operating in 16 countries around the world. Since 1996 we've operated some of the UK's busiest rail franchises, delivering one in three rail journeys and employing nearly 9,000 people.
We draw upon our international best practice as an operator of some of the world's most advanced railways, and as the biggest operator of light rail services globally, to deliver innovative, partnership–led passenger transport services here in the UK.
At the heart of everything we do is an understanding of the importance of integrated transport systems, and a track record of delivering them successfully the world over. We work with other operators to connect different modes of transport, creating single, simple networks.
We think like a passenger, and use innovation and investment to continually drive improvements in their experience. Our collaborative approach to operating services sees us form close relationships with clients and stakeholders, helping to improve quality while reducing operating costs.
Keolis UK franchises include: Southeastern, London Midland, GTR, Docklands Light Railway, Manchester Metrolink and Nottingham Trams.