Aiguilleuar / Shunter

CAD Railway Industries • Montreal, QC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

CAD Railway Industries is an ambitious Quebec-based company that has been in operation for over 60 years. We specialize in the repair, conversion, and refurbishment of rolling railway equipment (various types of wagons and locomotives) with workshops and offices in Montreal (Lachine area) and Alberta (under the Caltrax banner).
Over the years, our mission has evolved to become a responsible company focused on repairing and extending the lifespan of equipment entrusted to us by our clients. In many cases, we modernize these assets, essentially giving them a second life.
Our teams design equipment that meets the needs of both freight and passenger clients.

Requirements

• Rail Car Mover Certification
• 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

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
• Connects air hoses to cars by bending and applying up to 35lbs of force
• Inspect railcars
• Safe forklift operation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed