Track Utility Person

Metrolinx

20h•$31•Onsite

About The Position

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario. At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team. Our Maintenance Delivery department is seeking a Track Utility Person on a contract basis to ensure GO Transit’s grounds, track structure, equipment, and rights-of-way are maintained in a safe and effective manner

Requirements

Level of reading, writing, and learning skills normally attained through Grade 10 education.
Minimum of (1) one year experience in the following: Maintaining switch points, frogs, rails, protectors and basic operations such as spiking and tamping, as well as seasonal operations including tieing, surfacing, construction and snow removal.
Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian Rail Operating Rules and pertinent Health and Safety Regulations.
Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and must meet corporate standard for a good driving record.
Must be able to obtain GO Transit Equipment Operator’s Permit.
Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid Certification.
Must successfully complete environmental, safety and any other training required by corporate policy.

Nice To Haves

Possession or ability to obtain a “DZ” licence is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Install and replace all types of track components including but not limited to rail, ties, spikes, anchors, ballast, joints, turnouts, points, frogs, switch heaters, etc.
Correct and repair surface, alignment, and gauge of track.
Install and repair road crossings, including paving.
Control and remove snow and ice at turnouts and road crossings.
Inspect all track structure and reports defects.
Maintain rights-of-way and signs and clear brush, vegetation, and litter from the right-of-way.
Establish and maintain drainage
Understand and comply with track safety standards, Operating Rules and Safe work procedures and policies.
Prepare records for the Supervisor in respect of inspections, work accomplished, deficiencies noted, vehicle equipment and material usage.
Operate assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools safely and maintain them in a clean and serviceable condition and maintain logs relative to their serviceability