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About the Role

The Maintenance of Way Crew will be responsible for safely performing the basic tasks required to maintain and repair track components associated with a class 2 railway in a safe and timely manner for the Sydney Coal Railway (SCR), and Rail Centre at Sydney Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform basic tasks to maintain and repair track components.
• Perform physical maintenance tasks.
• Perform tasks associated with direct interactions with International pier and associated power generation plants.
• Post and complete work orders within the company specific computer database.
• Accurately complete all required documentation (Regulator and Internal).
• Understand basic operation of industrial mobile equipment and track equipment.
• Inspect rail and perform regulatory inspections.
• Operate a variety of Maintenance of Way equipment.
• Perform routine clean-up, housekeeping, and maintenance of facilities, equipment and coal handling system.
• Complete all mandatory training for regulatory compliance and company assigned courses.
• Complete daily safety inspection of equipment and facilities.
• Complete daily or as needed train reporting documentation.
• Safely perform essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to self or others.
• Work in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environments.
• Work at heights, climbing stairs, and climbing ladders.
• Walk on uneven ground.
• Walk up to 3 miles per shift.
• Pass a fit test and pulmonary function test for respirator use and recertify annually or as needed.
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass pre-employment screening.
• Willingness to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be clean shaven for respirator and/or dust mask proper fit.
• Pass annual fit test.
• Thorough understanding of CROR Protection of Track Units and Track Work.
• Basic understanding of the mechanical and electrical components of Maintenance of Way and industrial equipment.
• Must be able to re-certify in all required periodic qualification certifications.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Ability to pass a skills test on the type of work performing.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Willingness to undertake equipment and facility maintenance tasks.

Skills

• CROR (Canadian Railway Operation Rules) rules qualified preferred
• Experience in operation of front-end loaders, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and other heavy equipment preferred.

Location

• Sydney Nova Scotia

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2-5 years of experience preferred but not required

Benefits

• Opportunities for Growth
• Holiday Pay
• Excellent Benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Supplemental coverage options
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) plan with company match

About the Company

• Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia.
• Founded in 1946, Savage has grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members.
• Proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation.
• Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters.
• We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us.
• Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Equal Opportunity

• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
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