Canadian Rail Car Cleaners Inc. Looking for Rail Car Pre-Tripper / Labourer Full Time

No train or railway experience?? No Problem!! As long as you’re a safety-conscious person who has at least some experience working in an outdoor, safety-critical, manual labour -type of workplace, then we want you! We provide all necessary training and certifications while on the job! See below for what else we can offer you.

Shift Information:

• Days, 5:30am to 1:30pm. Work-to-quit also available.
• Regular workweek is 40 hours per week, set schedule of Monday-Thursday, Saturday. (Friday and Sunday days off)

Who We Are Looking For:

• Safety-conscious people with previous outdoor manual labour work experience
• Candidates who are available to start ASAP.

What We Can Offer You:

• Starting at $22.00/hour, increasing to $24.25/hour after 3 months
• ALL safety gear and work gear is provided by the company
• Work boots are reimbursed by the company
• Annual wage increases
• Annual year-end loyalty bonus
• Company/employee shared health benefits package

Position Requirements:

• Previous experience in an industrial / outdoor or related work environment
• Previous experience working in the railway industry is a strong asset, but not required
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to work site
• Must be able to pass railway industry safety testing and background check (paid for by company)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and pull at least 50 lbs. repeatedly
• Must be able to exercise good balance and three-point contact to regularly climb ladders up and into various levels of rail cars, and cross between bunched rail cars
• Constant bending, kneeling and crouching required
• Regular reaching with arms and fingers and overhead lifting required
• Required to operate equipment inside rail cars, such as backpack blowers, shovels and brooms
• Snow removal from inside rail cars during winter, as required
• Must be comfortable with climbing, heights and partially-enclosed spaces
• Standing/walking throughout shift
• Must be able to hear well enough to be aware of track movement in rail yard and various communications devices

Work Environment:

• All work takes place outdoors, within a live rail yard.
• Required to spend extended periods of time outside in hot and cold temperatures
• Work hours may vary depending on schedule requirements
• Subject to dust, dirt and loud noises

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE:

• Submit an up-to-date resume; and
• Submit a cover letter or brief message through Indeed.ca describing why you think you would be a good fit for this position.
• Make sure your application includes an up-to-date email address — this is our primary method of contacting candidates!!

We thank all who apply, but due to time constraints only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Up to $24.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Retention bonus

Work Location: In person