Railway jobs in Vancouver, BC

Position

HiRoad is hiring experienced and competent Signals & Communications Railway Foremen who are expected to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair S&C equipment under demanding timelines, and in all weather conditions across Canada.

ONLY those with MULTIPLE years work experience in Signals & Communications will be considered for this position.

Benefits

Industry leading compensation

• Top wages in Canada
• Paid travel & Flights
• Group Health Benefits
• Retirement Savings Plan and Matching
• New, well maintained tools & equipment
• Private room while working away from home

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years S&C experience as a Foreman
• Minimum 4 years S&C experience
• CROR Operating Rules
• Ability to Pass e-Railsafe online test
• Ability to pass background check
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with Abstract
• Able to lift over 75lbs
• Willingness to learn and use company software
• Must pay attention to detail, follow instructions, communicate effectively, while keeping your workspace/equipment clean and tidy.
• Must be willing to physically work alongside crew, sharing in completion of ALL tasks

Job Duties

Perform all duties of an experienced S&C foreman including but not limited to:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical S&C equipment Work long hours, predominantly outdoors, in all weather conditions, and away from home Capable of making effective decisions in unfamiliar locations or when responding to changes or interruptions in work processes.
• Keep yourself and team safe at all times
• Maintain documents, records, and reports as required
• Communicate with HiRoad and Railway management
• Work effectively unsupervised and as part of a team
• Train and supervise apprentices and labourers

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• ATP qualification from any major railway
• Commercial Drivers license, Air Brake, Heavy Trailer endorsement
• Formal education in electrical and related fields such as math or physics

Please submit a resume with detailed experience, qualifications and references.

MUST send a direct message or include in your resumer or cover letter detailing the 2-5 largest projects (inc. railway and title) you have worked on in relation to S&C. Only those candidates with S&C Railway Foreman experience will be contacted for an interview. We look forward to hearing from you and hope you choose to take the HiRoad.

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About HiRoad

HiRoad Projects Inc. is a full-service railroad contractor based in Western Canada specializing in Signals and Communications.

Our commitment is to offer Canada's railways the highest quality of work possible.

As a rapidly growing company we're adamant about building the best teams in the industry and take a different approach vs. the traditional railway team structures to ensure higher wages, and better support for every employee at every level.

Our management and ownership lead from the field, focusing on high quality work, and ensuring all our team members understand and share the same values.

Culture is a major emphasis at HiRoad as we believe it's extremely important that we all enjoy and look forward to coming to work. Our leaders are on the road with crews and know what it's like to be away from home. This is why we know culture needs to be a major factor in building our teams.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Experience:

• S&C Signals: 3 years (required)
• S&C Foreman: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 3 or higher drivers license (preferred)
• Class 5 drivers license (required)
• CROR (Rules) (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)

Work Location: In person