- A grade 12 level education or GED equivalency.
- A valid driver's (G) license is required.
- 1 to 5 years' industrial work experience with a demonstrated safe work record.
- Previous railway (train and/or track) experience is an asset.
- Heavy equipment (loaders, excavator, rock truck) operating experience is an asset.
- D license with a Z endorsement is an asset.
- Must be able to pass the required examinations, read and understand safety instructions, books of rules, instructions and regulations, timetables, bulletins, waybills, placards, and other written or printed material.
- Perform work in accordance with Transportation Department Handbook of Rules and Special Instructions.
- Must be prepared to work weekends and shifts up to 12 hours including holidays, weekends, days and nights.
- Must be prepared to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
- Complete written pre-operation checks on all equipment, provide an end of shift report of work completed.
- Operate or direct movement of diesel locomotive, rolling stock, ballast regulator and other hi-rail vehicles on standard gauge track, includes pre-use checks, brake tests, minor repairs such as replacing hose bags and gaskets, tightening airlines and fittings, maintaining sand and fuel supply.
- Line manual switches, observe switch settings and points.
- Couple and uncouple cars, locomotives, and hose bags.
- Maintain and repair track and switches, including cleaning, replacement, snow removal.
- Operate mobile equipment to load, unload, transport and position heavy equipment, materials, supplies and personnel around and between plant properties, to and from trucks, railroad cars, warehouses, stockpiles, and other work areas.
- Operate front end loader to distribute, blend and load material into railway cars and trucks.
- Competitive salary.
- Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances) .
- Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental).
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth.
- Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.
- Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Online training and career development opportunities.