Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A HEAVY TRAVEL POSITION!! Candidates must be willing and able to travel 3-4 months at a time throughout all of Canada.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

High school diploma or GED. Valid CDL Class 1 with E (air brake) endorsement. Must be bilingual (English/French). A minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience preferred. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Be able to perform basic mechanical tasks (change a tire, replace a battery, etc.) Be able to lift and carry up to 85 lbs., occasionally assist in lifting objects over 100 lbs. Be able to squat, kneel, etc., for extended periods of time. Be able to crawl under an 18-inch clearance.

Essential Functions:

Operate: Drive detector car; ascend and descend car (via ladder or steps) to obtain and assist crew members with measurements and recordings. Place and operate test equipment on the rail line. Operate equipment to fill paint and water tanks on rail car; exit/enter vehicle via a ladder or steps (few hundred steps a day).

Identify: Perform visual observation of car and track conditions, test data, and equipment function.

Communicate: Must be able to communicate verbally, clearly, and concisely to pilot and crew member in order to obtain instructions, safety rules, determine traffic patterns, and announce obstructions on the rail. Communications may be with an individual in the adjacent seat or located in the rear of the vehicle. It will also require communication via radio and intercom. Hearing various buzzers and alarms used in the vehicle for communications is safety critical.

Maintain: Inspect and maintain all components of the vehicle motor, body, carriage, and generator. Perform cleaning including sweeping/mopping inside the vehicle and washing outside. In addition to common vehicle maintenance (oil, antifreeze, air filters), maintenance and repair of the detector carriage is also required. This will entail crawling under the vehicle with clearance as little as eighteen inches and bending/kneeling/squatting in awkward postures under the vehicle.

Working Conditions:

All work to be completed in the field. Weather conditions may be extreme.

Safety:

Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment. Report any safety violations or faulty conditions to supervisor.

Lower Extremity:

(Posture, balance - squat, stoop, crouch, crawl, etc.)

Maintain awkward back and shoulder postures while under vehicle. Lay on back and propel body forward and backward (under vehicle). Lay on stomach and propel body forward and backward (under vehicle).

Locomotion

(walk, climb, jump, run)

Walk uneven surface in the railroad bed/on top of ballast. Climb steps or stairs onto/off vehicle Ascend and descend steps/stairs on vehicle (up to 300 steps per day).

Upper Extremity

(Movement, Coordination-grip/grasping, repetition, reaching, etc.)

Grip/grasp hand tools/hand test device. Reach forward to check gauges. Reach overhead with full extension and at all angles, with abducted arms.

Back/Neck Postures

(Bending, Twisting, Turning)

Twist/bend neck to either side to full width and up/down the full range (neck extension/flexion). Side bending with load.

Sitting/Standing

Sitting for extended periods while operating vehicle (can be several hours) Alternate standing sitting to perform tasks.

Special Senses

(visual, hearing, touch, taste, smell)

Visual -- observe track signals (distinguish red/green/yellow), to safely operate a vehicle, and to observe/interpret data on computer monitors and small display screens on handheld units. Ability to judge speed/distance of approaching vehicles. Distant Objects: minimum 20/40 each eye (DOT/FRA) with or without correction. Visual field 70 deg horizontal each eye. Recognize signal colors (DOT/FRA). Hearing -- verbal communications, as well as alarms/buzzers at various audible frequencies. Speeding, warning sounds, less than or equal to average 40 dB @ 0.5, 1, 2 kHz in better ear (DOT/FRA) No significant hearing loss across audible range

Driving:

Always ensure safe driving (including seat belts regulations). Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, including driver logs, weigh stations, stickers, registration, etc. Study and understand all specific customer procedures and guidelines in the Customer File.

Maintenance:

Follow proper maintenance procedures. Assure all maintenance is performed in a safe manner. Assist field maintenance personnel, as necessary, in repairs to equipment or vehicle. Make periodic checks of equipment and report any problems to the Chief Operator. Ensure compliance with preventative maintenance schedule and DOT inspections. Assist with maintaining equipment to a condition sufficient to satisfy scheduled RR test cycles, while maintaining production levels established by contract. Assist with maintaining standard inventory at a sufficient level to reduce downtime. Maintain an organized and clean detector car.

Customer Interaction:

Exercise diplomacy and cooperation with RR personnel. Report in detail any complaints by RR personnel immediately to the Chief Operator. Assist with entering required data into DCS reporting system.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Sperry Rail is committed to enabling railways around the world to improve safety and performance by delivering innovative Rail Health technology with unmatched expertise. To rise to that commitment, we rely on a culture of values. Accountability, Honesty, Teamwork, Passion and Integrity are the ultimate prerequisites for success. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles...people like you! Sperry is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.83 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

Commercial driving: 2 years (required)
Language:

French (required)
Licence/Certification:

Class 1 CDL with E endorsement (air brake) (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (required)
Work Location: On the road