American Iron and Metal

metal recycling

GroundsmanShuttleTrainOperator

Montréal, Quebec, Canada FULL TIME
The Brief

“Groundsman - Shuttle Train Operator at American Iron and Metal. Skills: rail car movements, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Perform safe rail yard operations, including movements involving rail cars, trains, and locomotives. Move rail cars and coordinate movements according to operational plans”

Industry & Context.

metal recycling
Problems you'll solve

able to quickly assess situations

Eligibility Requirements

physically demanding work in all weather, ability to lift more than 50 lbs, handle air hoses, secure rail car brakes, derails, repeatedly climb on and off rail cars

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

ability to lift more than 50 lbs, handle air hoses, secure rail car brakes, derails, experience in a manufacturing environment, operating heavy vehicles or equipment (loaders, cranes, shuttle trains)

Nice to Have

previous experience as a yard crew member or as part of a railway operations team

What You'll Do.

Perform safe rail yard operations

including movements involving rail cars

Move rail cars and coordinate movements according to operational plans

Couple and uncouple rail cars during rail operations

Operate rail equipment and shuttle trains

Communicate with the team using a radio to direct and secure movements

including indicating when to start

and apply or release air brakes

Board moving rail cars using side ladders

Perform various related tasks associated with the site’s rail operations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate with the team using a radio to direct and secure movements

Communication Scope

excellent communication skills; clear, effective communication

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