Carman

Job Details

Description

The Carman is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of rail cars and their components as well as the inspection of trains upon their arrival and / or departure.

Work location: Based out of North Bay

Railway: Ottawa Valley Railway Inc

Type: Permanent position

Salary: According to the Ottawa Valley Railway salary grid

Why You Should Join Our Team

• To work in a unique and stimulating field
• We offer training and a career development program
• To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including:
• A Group Insurance Program a comprehensive coverage including health care, dental, eye care, hospitalization, disability, and life insurance.
• Telemedicine Services to our employees and their families.
• Fitness Allowance to promote your health, mental health and wellness.
• Savings Program we offer the opportunity to participate in a retirement savings plan (with a contribution of up to 6% to your RPP you can also take advantage of a Tax-Free Savings Account TFSA, allowing you to benefit from tax-free savings.
• An employee and family assistance program - EFAP
  
  

To contribute to a sustainable future, as trains is one of the most eco-friendly modes of transportation in

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will perform the following functions:

• Inspects rail cars and its components in accordance with the railway and company standards.
• Perform periodical, on demand or preventative inspections on railcar structures, frame, security components and others.
• Installs and repairs railway material, such as compressors, pneumatic systems, and others.
• Use of manual, electric and welding tools.
• Prepare inspection reports, for maintenance and repair, using approved spreadsheet which are in conformity to company standards.
• Assist with locomotive servicing and repair.
• Performs all other related tasks.
  
  

General Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Experience or a diploma in electro mechanics is an asset.
• Must possess a valid welder card (diploma in electric welding- three positions).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations: working hours, service calls, overtime, tasks to accomplish, outside of the work location, etc.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  
  

Other working conditions: Vacation, benefits and paid holidays are based on the company’s policies.

If considered for the position a full background check will be required (physical, drug, criminal and references)

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.