Work with Ground man and/or locomotive engineer to conduct switches in rail yard. Place cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown on trains in a rail yard.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

- Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, policies and procedures.
- Review instructions from Rail Supervisor and yardmasters, and discuss with train crew
- Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures
- Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone
- Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
- Work with Rail Supervisor and customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
- Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
- Operate locomotive equipment.
- Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
- Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions

Minimum Qualifications

- High School diploma/GED
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid Driver's License
- 1-3 years verifiable work experience
- No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 5 years

Preferred Qualifications

- Outside work experience
- Experience working varying shift schedules
- Experience operating heavy equipment
- Mechanical experience would be an asset

Physical Requirements

- Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 83 pounds on a rare basis
- Reach/handle/finger/feel
- Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
- Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places
- Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time
- Walk long distances over uneven terrain
- Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection

Basic Competencies

- Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications--both general and technical)
- Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)




- Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)

Employment Conditions

- Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
- Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, hi visibility coveralls, or safety glasses
- Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work, including on-call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, with extended periods of time away from home and short rest between assignments in accordance with the hours of service regulation
- Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination

Qualified candidates must be able to pass an extensive background check, Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Complete Physical and possess the Basic Safety Certification.

Required Qualifications

Skills and Knowledge

- Collaborate with others in order to achieve the best results and deliver the most value
- Continually seek greater knowledge about the systems, processes and hazards in the workplace, in order to understand not just what you do but why you do it
- Hold others accountable, and expect others to do the same

Job Type: Full Time, wage based on experience, full benefits package after 6 months Those interested please send your resume outlining your education and experience

VIP Rail is an equal prospect employer.

VIP Rail welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,334.56-$80,926.56 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sarnia, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Rail Experience

Work Location: In person

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