Track Inspector
- Vancouver, BC
- $40.58-44.57 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Hourly Wage: $40.58 - $44.57/hour
- Unionized Position
- Benefits
- Pension
- Opportunity for career advancement
- Assure the condition of all mainline and yard track assets are inspected within current standards identified within the applicable Track Standards
- Carries out inspection schedule, assists in the planning of preventative maintenance and repair programs for track assets and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.
- Assists in the initiation and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures associated with track and structures maintenance and inspection
- Assists in the evaluation and the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance crews, where applicable, including adherence to work plans, performance, quality and safety, to ensure that project objectives are achieved.
- Assist in investigations and diagnoses track failures, where applicable, difficult maintenance problems, and critical safety issues
- As required, recommends improvement in work methods and techniques to correct maintenance deficiencies.
- Generate and submit updated inspection reports daily.
- Read and interpret Track Geometry reports
- Enforces company policy and local, state and federally mandated regulations.
- Unionized Position
- Act as a positive representation of PNR RailWorks within day-to-day operations.
- Computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications.
- Exceptional analytic, planning, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work to deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively in a team.
- Provides technical support to track workers
- Ability to lead self, show initiative and commitment to task.
- Subject to shift work, including nights and days.
- Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to see the bigger picture.
- Clean driving record and ability to travel as required.
- High School graduation plus post-secondary training in a related field or equivalent education, training, and experience.
- Experience using SolidTrack software an asset.
- Relevant railway and or track maintenance experience.
- Effective verbal, written and interpersonal, communication and networking skills.
- Strong client relations, influencing skills and organizational skills.
- A solid understanding of the Company's market: products, and technologies.
- Ability to use common office software such as Word, Excel & Outlook.
- Must possess the ability to work independently with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and self motivate with a strong sense of urgency.
- Valid and clean Driver's License. Class 3 license an asset.
- Having previously or currently hold Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR) certificate.
- Having previously or currently hold Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG) certificate.
- Experience maintaining continuous welded rail (CWR).
- Experience allowing movements over rail breaks (MORB).
- Familiar with Transport Canada track safety rules, and other applicable regulations.
- Knowledge of the methods and procedures required to carry out track maintenance and to perform system-wide inspections.
- Knowledge of rail rules, regulations, and procedures and regulatory agency guidelines.
- Frequently works outdoors along active railway corridors or construction sites.
- Works around moving machines, vehicles, equipment
- Frequently stands, walks, balances, and crouches while negotiating work areas.
- Sits, reads, writes and uses a keyboard.
- May lift/carry and push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- May climb poles, ladders and large structures.
- Occasionally works at heights of 20 feet or more above the ground.
- Exposed to harsh weather conditions including extremely hot and extremely cold weather.
- Exposed to loud noise.