Job Description
Since 1976,
General Recycling Industries (GRI) has been the benchmark of customer service within the industrial community, handling all facets of the metal recycling process quickly and efficiently. With a continued focus on environmental best practices,
GRI has evolved to combine the benefits of cutting-edge equipment and technology, with the personal care and attention that exceeds our customer's expectations. As the largest provider of recycled, mill-ready products in Alberta, performance is paramount - and our success is built by our people.
People are at the core of everything we do so we put our focus on career development, promotion, and safety as a priority. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you’re in the right place!
GRI offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive employer paid benefits package, amazing opportunities for career progression, RRSP matching program and an outstanding work environment. To support the on-going growth of our business, we are currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and safety-oriented
Switchman/person to join our team. Reporting to our Sortation Lead, the switchman/person is responsible for the rail cart coordination, safety, and maintenance.
This is a permanent full-time position from Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and some Saturday's from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM workload dependent. This is position requires working outside year-round in all weather conditions.
The starting rate for this position is $24.00 per hour.
Key Responsibilities: - Examine track list in to determine which cars are to be spotted, loaded and/or shipped
- Ensure that all cars which have been spotted are properly secured by means of setting adequate braking
- Assist with pulling loaded cars and separate cars that will be shipped from those that have been preloaded
- Check outbound cars to ensure that all cars are properly connected
- Assist with weighing all inbound and outbound loads and empties
- Activate train switches that regulate railway traffic in railway yards
- Operate air/hand brakes and wheel chocks and track switches to align Rail Car Mover and cars as required for coupling, uncoupling or servicing
- Switch cars according to instructions which indicate the location, disposition and number of cars.
- Maintenance of rail lines including greasing and cleaning debris from lines/tracks.
Core Competencies
- Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
- Organizational and time management abilities
- Results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to actively listen and use creativity to solve problems
- Ability to recognize the environmental factors and risks that enable and support safety in the workplace
- Ability to maintain professionalism and work with limited supervision
- Basic computer knowledge and ability to complete reports as required
- Ability to multi-task and meet objectives/deliverables
- High standards for work, meticulous, with great attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Safety conscious
- Confident, resourceful, and highly motivated
- Possess a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
Education and Experience: - 1 -2 years outside heavy labour experience; railway background preferred
- Recognized certificate of Industrial Rail Operating Rules (IROR) may be required
- Must be able to perform physical repetitive tasks
- Work outside year-round in all weather conditions
Benefits - Extended health care
- Vision & Dental
- RRSP Matching
- Employee events
- Employee referral program
- Year-round work
- Opportunities for O/T
Interested in this role or other GRI career opportunities?
Visit us online: here We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and in our company; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Saturday, Monday to Friday,