Railway Protecting Foreman Job at Oakpark Powerline Services Ltd

Oakpark Powerline Services Ltd Vancouver, BC

Oakpark Powerline Services is seeking experienced Protecting Foreman for their growing full-service rail contracting team that operates throughout Western Canada.

This posting is hiring for the Wainwright area.

We offer:

  • Industry leading wages based on experience
  • Additional living allowance when working away from home
  • Scheduled rotations
  • Benefits
  • Company matched pension

Job Duties:

  • Complete Rule 42's and TOPS
  • Ability to pay attention to detail, follow instruction and communicate effectively
  • Ability to perform physical work outside in all weather conditions year-round
  • Operate large vehicle and heavy equipment both on and off the rail
  • Use electrical multi-meters and cable locators
  • Ability to travel across Canada as required
  • Working under strict timelines

Requirements:

  • Class 5 license
  • Ability to lift over 50lbs
  • Able to work with little to no supervision
  • Ability to successfully complete CN e-Railsafe
  • Ability to successfully complete CN’s CROR Operating Rules course

Flexibility to work:

  • Long hours on a regular basis (Days, Evenings, Nights)
  • Physically demanding and mostly outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Ability to work away from home for periods of time

Preference will be given to those with protecting experience with a Class 1 railroad.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check

Please submit your resume and cover letter via Indeed only. We thank all those who are interested in the position however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Oakpark Powerline Services' head office is located on Highway 75, 5 miles south of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Oakpark Powerline Services Ltd. is a majority indigenous owned company, COR certified High Voltage Line company with extensive rail experience that provides our customers with a comprehensive range of high and low voltage electrical construction and maintenance services including but not limited to rail power signals and communications, rail protection, overhead powerline construction and maintenance, substation construction, maintenance and inspections, underground distribution construction and maintenance, fiber optic cable system installation, street lighting installation and maintenance, horizontal directional drilling and water pressure vacuum excavation. Oakpark Powerline also performs a wide variety of civil construction work and is available for emergency work 24/7.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Oakpark Powerline requires employees to provide proof of vaccination, in accordance with Human Rights Code

Experience:

  • Railway, Protecting Foreman: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person




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