Overview
Mechanical Hand / Helper (6 Months Full Time – Kamloops) Jobs in Kamloops at Rocky Mountainer
Purpose
Rocky Mountaineer is the world’s largest privately owned luxury passenger rail service. We are committed to living our values: Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Mechanical, the Mechanical Hand / Helper is an integral member of the Rocky Mountaineer Team. The incumbent in this position is mainly responsible for completing work orders, assisting trades persons, and supporting the operating plan.
As a Rocky Mountaineer team member, you will be working alongside a diverse group of trades people who are committed to working together, supporting our values, and ensuring we are always on brand as a world class luxury rail tour company.
This position is deemed Safety Critical and pre-employment testing will be required. Final candidates must successfully pass a safety critical medical exam and will undergo medical monitoring as prescribed by Transport Canada. This position requires you to periodically access an active railway area where impaired performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health and safety of team members, guests, the public, property, or the environment.
Key Areas of Accountability
General repairs, maintenance tasks, and material handling
Operate hand tools and machinery
Execute nightly mechanical tasks
Troubleshoot diverse equipment types and support cross functional trade defect repairs
Perform required maintenance on tools and equipment
Support team members interdepartmentally when required
Willingness to participate in company initiatives related to personal development
Safety
Comply with all Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR), and General Operating Instructions (GOI) and all other safety policies, procedures & rules
Identify, protect & report safety hazards to management & OH&S Committee
Use required PPE as prescribed by Rocky Mountaineer and host railways
Required to attend and maintain basic first aid level provided by Rocky Mountaineer
Operations
Support the successful execution of the Operating Plan
Support movements of RM trains & rail equipment
This position may require the ability to train for and perform switching duties
Support execution of provisioning work orders
Support operational targets and metrics
Mechanical
Ability to read and understand manuals and other instructions pertaining to work orders
Ability and willingness to train for and perform safely additional mechanical skills including forklift operations, boom lifts, jacks, drop tables and other relevant equipment and tasks
Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment
Support the successful execution of Predictive Maintenance Plan
Support and advise other team members regarding equipment work orders
Ability to work with external contractors to complete work orders
Complete work orders to a high standard of quality; safely and efficiently
Qualifications
Education, Certification, Licenses
High school graduation or equivalent
Class 5 BC driver’s license
First Aid Certification is an asset
Experience/Skills
Qualification and/or proven knowledge in safe heavy equipment operations such as forklifts, cranes, etc. is an asset
Experience handling small hand tools such as grinders, drills, etc. is an asset
Understanding of mechanical systems such as electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration is an asset
Previous exposure working in a Canadian Railway Operating Rules environment is an asset
Strong mechanical aptitude
High attention to detail with a desire to ensure quality of workmanship
Able to take personal accountability and be adaptable with a problem solver mindset
Able to work cross-functionally
Comfortable using computers and other electronic devices
Work Environment
May require occasional travel
Physical demands may require lifting to 80 lbs. on occasion
Rail industrial site that requires walking and sitting throughout the day
24/7 operation that may require varied work schedules
Indoor/outdoor working environment
Wage: $26.95/hour
Schedule: 3/12h shifts, from 8:30pm to 8:30am
This job description is not exhaustive of all duties and will encompass additional duties assigned. Responsibilities, title, reporting structure and duties may be changed in response to business requirements. Any such changes shall not be deemed as constructive or actual dismissal.
Title: Mechanical Hand / Helper (6 Months Full Time – Kamloops)
Company: Rocky Mountainer
Location: Kamloops
