Oakpark Powerline Services is seeking Railway Foreman experienced with supervising crews for their growing full-service rail contracting team that operates throughout Western Canada this position will report to the Division Foreman.
This position will be reporting to the head office near St Adolphe, Manitoba and therefore the right candidate must be able to make that commute on a daily basis. Project locations will vary and travel is essential.
We offer:
•Industry leading wages based on experience
•Additional living allowance when working away from home
Job Duties:
•Supervise a crew ensuring that project timelines are met
•Able to provide coaching and guidance ensuring all rules are adhered to
•Ability to identify potential obstacles or delays
•Communicate with management and field staff
•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:
•Ability to lift over 50lbs
•Able to work with little to no supervision
•Able to communicate professionally with management and colleagues
•High level of tolerance to ambiguity and rapidly changing/pivoting schedules
•Ability to successfully complete CN e-Railsafe
•Ability to successfully complete CROR Operating Rules course and TIGS
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
Additional pay:
Benefits:
Schedule:
Application question(s):
•I understand that this position requires the ability to commute to Oakpark's head office near St Adolphe, MB and am able to make the commute on a daily basis, if required
Experience:
•Supervisor: 3 years (preferred)
•Railway, Protecting Foreman: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
•Class 5 license, or higher (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person