Team Lead - Track Maintainer - Jobs in Regina, SK

Job Description

The Track Maintainer, Team Leader is responsible for providing daily leadership to the team, while demonstrating a strong initiative and organizational skills. Working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, the Team Leader works to maximize efficiency and safety, and is responsible for ensuring the rail line is maintained in accordance to the established standards and that the employees are supported in carrying out their daily activities. No travel required as you will be working on the customer site.Roles and Responsibilities

• Act as the working team leader while performing regular duties; Coordinate daily work projects and job briefings
• Assist in conducting track and switch inspections and general repairs and maintenance alongside the maintenance team operating track construction equipment as required
• Prioritize incoming work as deemed by the client, work schedule and turnaround time frames; utilize good time management
• Perform daily tasks note deficiencies and assign tasks for any issues that arise
• Perform the cleaning and maintenance of all crossing and flangeways, coordinate snow clearing and removal programs
• Ensure regular maintenance of all tools and small machines is completed and equipment is kept in good working order
• Conduct job hazard analysis, report unsafe working conditions, and ensure hazards are repaired or restricted immediately
• Assist site manager and the customer in the development of short- and long-term goals and objectives for the site infrastructure
• Be a leader in safe work practices; responsible for the mentoring of employees in all aspects of safe operations
• Lead all safety initiatives and perform efficiency tests
• Builds and maintains positive and healthy relationships
• Coordinate the delivery of training and the developmental requirements related to the department; provide ongoing mentorship to the team
• Ensure all employees are current with Candos best practice documents, policies and guidelines
• Conduct toolbox and close out meetings
• Complete daily reports
• Assist other crews as required
• Actively participate with the team; participate in training or company initiatives as required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor others
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment and provide solutions to improve safety
• Excellent teamwork skills; strong customer service skills
• Demonstrated initiative to work with others to foster a respectful workplace and creates a work environment that is open to maintaining a positive relationship
• Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals, and bulletins
• Basic understanding of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people of all backgrounds and levels of comprehension
• Extensive knowledge of equipment, standard operating practices and regulations governing the Canadian Rail operation rules relating to Track Maintenance
• Skilled and knowledgeable in the appropriate inspection, maintenance and repair techniques required to ensure the rail line is safe for daily operation and in compliance with all the required standards
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Knowledge with technology and computer systems with a willingness to learn software programs as they are introduced
• Ability to work outside general work hours in an emergency; work takes place in all weather conditions
• Ability to read and write general documentation; communicate effectively with all customers, team members, and levels of management
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement in providing information to internal or external customers in a courteous and tactful manner regarding sensitive or confidential issues
• Hold and maintain a valid drivers license.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in track construction and/or track maintenance
• Minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership position
• Background in engineering, design and construction is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude is an asset
• Rail experience an asset.
• Valid drivers license, CROR certification, TIGS (or the ability to obtain and maintain)

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