Locomotive Attendant- Vancouver
VIA Rail Canada
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Vancouver, BC
Contract type: Full time
Description
Do you enjoy working outdoors and operating heavy duty equipment
Do you have a good mechanical aptitude and the capacity to work well under pressure
This opportunity could be suited for you
VIA Rail Canada Inc. Canada's national passenger rail service is currently seeking an adaptable and proactive team-player to fill a position on the team as a Locomotive Attendant working from our esteemed Vancouver Maintenance Centre location.
Day in a life as a Locomotive Attendant at VIA Rail
As a Locomotive Attendant you will be responsible for the safe movement of locomotives and train consists in and around the confines of the Vancouver Maintenance Center. You will also be asked to move equipment use industrial tools perform general cleaning/janitorial and other related duties.
You must be willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
The position is permanent (40 hours per week guaranteed) and the work schedule may vary (the schedule choice is based on seniority).
Candidates must be available to work any day of the week as the Maintenance Center is open 7 days, 24h a week during peak season..
What is in it for you
Hourly salary $36.27/hour
Full benefits Dental medical (prescription glasses drug prescription) pension plan ride pass
5 personal days + vacations
Requirements
Requirements :
If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.
Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.
Do you enjoy working outdoors and operating heavy duty equipment
Do you have a good mechanical aptitude and the capacity to work well under pressure
This opportunity could be suited for you
VIA Rail Canada Inc. Canada's national passenger rail service is currently seeking an adaptable and proactive team-player to fill a position on the team as a Locomotive Attendant working from our esteemed Vancouver Maintenance Centre location.
Day in a life as a Locomotive Attendant at VIA Rail
As a Locomotive Attendant you will be responsible for the safe movement of locomotives and train consists in and around the confines of the Vancouver Maintenance Center. You will also be asked to move equipment use industrial tools perform general cleaning/janitorial and other related duties.
You must be willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
The position is permanent (40 hours per week guaranteed) and the work schedule may vary (the schedule choice is based on seniority).
Candidates must be available to work any day of the week as the Maintenance Center is open 7 days, 24h a week during peak season..
What is in it for you
Hourly salary $36.27/hour
Full benefits Dental medical (prescription glasses drug prescription) pension plan ride pass
5 personal days + vacations
Requirements
Requirements :
- High School diploma
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and use industrial tools
- Valid driver s license (Class 1 or 3 is an asset)
- Having a proactive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure
- Availability to work outdoors and to work during the evenings and weekends
- Previous experience working in a railway environment or at a similar role
- C.R.O.R. certification
If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.
Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.
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