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System Technician Foreman S&C, Waterloo, ON

RailTerm is a diversified, safety oriented, rail services contractor with operations throughout North America. We provide custom service solutions to railway operators who wish to outsource mission-critical activities.

This opportunity is for you if…

…you enjoy work that solicits your analytical skills, always strive to satisfy your clients and thrive in dynamic and changing environments…

What’s in it for you?

  • The opportunity to support railway safety critical operations;
  • Flexible work arrangements (reduced work-cycle, flexible hours and possibility to work from home);
  • A full-time and permanent opportunity;
  • A competitive base salary;
  • An incentive compensation program;
  • Generous group insurance coverage;
  • A retirement plan with employer contribution.

Key Responsibilities and Functions

  • Test, inspect and maintain signals & communications systems in a light rail transit environment;
  • Verify the proper operation of signals & communications systems and equipment;
  • Investigate locate problems and/or failures and take the proper corrective action;
  • Perform a variety of maintenance work necessary to ensure the equipment and systems components are operating as intended
  • Replace defective signal and communication equipment and components, as required on an urgent of planned basis;
  • Operate on-track and highway vehicles, as required;
  • Ensure proper documentation and reporting of all required information;
  • On-call coverage for emergency response on a rotating basis.
  • Reviews all project documentation and plans to ensure that the work in the field is built to the most recent specifications
  • Pre-plans work activities with System manager to develop best means and methods, including safety action plans.
  • Takes responsibility for crew performance as related to company goals, safety audits, administration of company policies and procedures
  • Communicates with customer and ensures a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Performs other related administrative or project-based duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Training in First Aid, WHMIS, Confined Space, CSTS
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to organize, develop, execute and communication vision, plan, schedules and goals to crew.
  • Strong customer relations skills
  • Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Ability to perform physical work in a field environment including bending, lifting, carrying
  • Ability to utilize hand and power tools
  • Excellent vision and hearing
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and common sense.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment as a contributing and essential team player
  • Frequent bending, lifting, digging, shoveling, and moving of objects on site;
  • Field environment and subject to all weather conditions;
  • Working in and around live commuter trains, high voltage, confined space, safety sensitive cabling;
  • Day, evening and weekend shift work.

If you believe you have what it takes to take on this challenge, do not hesitate to apply. Note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, RailTerm will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Please inform the recruiter of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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