The Railway Maintenance person/foreman helps keep railway infrastructure protected, serviceable, and ready for ongoing operations. This hands-on role involves coordinating maintenance and construction tasks, operating heavy equipment, and supporting paving work. The position suits someone who works carefully, communicates clearly, and contributes reliably alongside a maintenance crew.
Responsibilities
- Inspect railway work areas and identify maintenance needs, hazards, or conditions requiring attention.
- Coordinate day-to-day maintenance and construction activities, communicate task priorities, and support safe, organized work.
- Operate heavy equipment as needed for site preparation, material handling, and maintenance tasks. Will require class 5 licence air ticket or prepared to get air ticket on there licence to operate crane truck.
- Assist with railway maintenance and related work,
keeping work areas orderly and reporting progress or concerns to the crew.
- Your impact: Timely, well-coordinated maintenance helps colleagues complete work efficiently and keeps railway infrastructure dependable.
Skills
Required: Practical ability to follow work instructions, communicate with crew members, and carry out hands-on maintenance tasks carefully and reliably. Preferred: Construction experience, heavy equipment operation, are valuable strengths for supporting varied railway maintenance work and coordinating effectively with the team.