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General Labourer
WHO WE ARE:
Our work is getting and keeping Canada’s railway operators in motion – safely and sustainably! We work coast-to-coast, in every railway sector, and on any size project. Our commitment is service excellence and offering our clients exceptional value. Within our team, we call this Doing It Right!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This job will require travel throughout Canada for extended periods of time.
This job will require working in all types of weather conditions.
Due the physically demanding nature of the position, candidates will be required to undergo fitness testing as a condition of employment
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Ensuring safety is a priority, labourers work in a team environment to build and maintain railways in numerous locations across Canada. Labourers operate various hand held tools small equipment and handle hazardous materials while frequently performing physical work in all weather conditions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensuring safety is a priority to self, fellow workers, the general public and the assets of the company and following policies and procedures set out by the company
Various loading and unloading of heavy materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars etc.) to and from various vehicles and machine
Shoveling rocks and dirt for manual grading of surfaces and clearing ballasts
Clearing railway crossings of brush and tall grass using hand held tools and equipment
Removal of tie plates from the rail
Snow removal from, crossings, and right aways using shovels, back pack blowers, brooms etc.
General understanding of how to operate small equipment such as, but not limited to rail saws, drills, grinders, puller, air compressor, bolter, and back pack blower
General understanding how to operate hand tools such as, but not limited to hammers, claw bars, drift pin, scythes, brooms, shovel, pick, and track jacks
Occasional driving of company vehicle
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The successful candidate for this role will demonstrate the following skills and experiences:
Ability to operate required tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Effective communication skills including listening, writing and speaking
Good client service and public interaction skills
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 good work ethics
Repetitive bending, and standing for long period of time, lifting and carrying up to 50lbs unas-sisted, repetitive swinging motions, walking on uneven surfaces (aprox 3 miles/day)
Exposed to outdoors regularly in all weather conditions (summer heat, rain, winter cold, etc.)
Working with hazardous materials such as creosote, lubricants, oil, gasoline, diesel and regular exposure to dusty conditions
Continuous, regular exposure to loud noise
100% out of town work, with overnight travel
REQUIREMENTS
Commitment to Safety
A valid Drivers License
Valid CSTS, First Aid, H2S Alive and Ground Disturbance level 2 courses are considered an asset
Competitive pay
An industry leading comprehensive benefits program
The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer