Railway Protecting Foreman Jobs

Oakpark Powerline Services is seeking experienced Protecting Foreman for their growing full-service rail contracting team that operates throughout Canada.
*This posting is hiring for the Fort Frances area.*
We Offer

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

Job Duties

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

Requirements

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

Flexibility To Work

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

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

• Extended health care
• Company pension
• Dental care

Schedule

• Overtime
• 10 hour shift

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)

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