Now Accepting Resumes * LRT Track Maintainer Position *$34.18 (Hourly)

LRT Track Maintainer

Openings: Up to 2 temporary full-time positions 

Duration: Up to 11 months 

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (various shift times)

Salary: $34.181 (Hourly)

Job Details

• Perform track maintenance and repair activities: Maintain rail track,  replace and repair of rail defects, rail anchor replacement, tie replacement, track lining and lifting, tamping, rail grinding, ballasting, turnout maintenance, grade crossing maintenance, tunnel washing, station track area cleaning and maintenance of wayside equipment 
• Perform routine maintenance: switch and rail lubrication, cleaning of switch points, grade crossing cleaning, right-of-way and station cleaning, weed control, grass cutting and snow removal 
• Perform routine Inspection: check turnouts (switch points, frogs, diamonds, heel castings, bolts, rods, switch stands) rails, rail fastening assemblies, guardrails, grade crossing, train stops, derails, wayside equipment, and drainage 
• Identify and report deficiencies in track infrastructure including tie condition, track gauge, cross elevation, rail wear and grade
• Materials Handling: loading, unloading, transport, and material inventory 
• Track construction and renewal 
• Obtain measurements pertaining to track 
• Document work completed 
• Supervise contractors occasionally as needed 
• Operate heavy equipment

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10, Grade 12 is an asset 

• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain Class A Rule Book qualification on the Light Rail Transit Rules and Regulations 

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence with Air Brakes Endorsement (or provincial equivalent); Class 3 with Air Brakes endorsement must be obtained once in the position within 6 months of employment. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position 

Experience

• Experience in rail maintenance/rail construction or an equivalent combination of training and experience 

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance of LRT and right-of-way 
• Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform heavy manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions 
• Must be able to use the necessary hand and power tools for work assignments 
• Knowledge of safety precautions and hazards involved with the work assigned
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions 
• Conduct work in a manner that complies with the requirements set out in the City's Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position

• Ability to sign up on various work schedules, sign up based on seniority, including night shifts and being On-call, and work in sometimes intense outdoor weather conditions
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

Pre-employment

• Applicants may be required to take a pre-employment Functional Abilities Assessment Evaluation (F.A.R.E. test) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
• Applicants may be tested