WHO WE ARE:
York Railroad Construction Inc. is a full-service contractor for the railway industry. Our mission is to deliver safe, cutting-edge and environmentally sustainable maintenance and construction services to railway track owners and operators across Canada.
OPEN POSITIONS:
- Ballast Regulator/Stabilizer Operators
- Tamper Operators
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DETAILED BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING IN ORDER TO ACQUIRE CLEARANCE FOR ACCESS TO RAILWAY WORK SITES.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Driver’s License
- First Aid/CPR courses considered an asset
- CROR certification considered an asset
IMPORTANT NOTES:
These positions require travel 100% of the time throughout Western Canada for extended periods of time. Railway work is VERY physically demanding and will require working in all types of weather conditions and climate.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
You will be working in a team environment building and maintaining railways in numerous locations across Western Canada. You must be able to operate various hand-held tools, small equipment and handle hazardous materials.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensuring safety is a priority to yourself, fellow team members, the general public and the assets of the company by following pre-set policies and procedures
- Daily walk around inspection of machines, general housekeeping of machines and minor repairs when required to ensure safe operation
- Compliance with track rules and instructions according to CROR
- Communicate effectively
- Meet productivity level requirements set out by Supervisors/Foremen
- Filling out required paperwork in a neat and accurate manner and adhering to submission deadlines
GENERAL LABOR:
- Operating a Ballast Regulator/Stabilizer
- Driving of company vehicles in a responsible, respectful and safe manner
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Successful candidates for these roles will demonstrate the following:
- Ability to operate required tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- Knowledge of workplace safety as well as safe lifting and handling procedures
- Effective communication skills including speaking, writing and listening
- Effective team player
- Fluent in reading, writing and understanding the English language
- Be respectful and courteous to others, pose cultural awareness of others and demonstrate strong and positive work ethics.
- Physically capable of repetitive bending, standing for long periods of time, lifting/carrying 50 lbs. unassisted, repetitive swinging motions and walking on uneven surfaces (approximately 3 miles per day).
- Ability to work in the elements across all weather conditions (summer heat, rain, dusty conditions, winter cold etc.)
- Willingness to work with hazardous materials such as creosote, lubricants, oil, gasoline and diesel fuel safely
- Ability to be exposed to continuous and regular loud noises
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Flexible Language Requirement:
Application question(s):
- Please describe your experience in Rail Construction.
- Describe your experience on either the Ballast Regulator or the Mark IV Tamper.
Experience:
- Rail Construction: 2 years (preferred)
- Ballast Regulator/Mark IV Tamper Operating: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
