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Trackman - Elmsdale
WHO WE ARE:
At Universal Rail Contractors Ltd., 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!
We are currently seeking those interested in a position as a
Trackman
to support our team.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Ensuring safety is a priority, Trackman work in a team environment to build and maintain railways.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manually grading ballasts
Pulling out spikes and hammering in spikes to the rail ties
Shoveling rocks and dirt for manual grading of surfaces and clearing ballasts
Loading and unloading various heavy material on and off vehicles and operating small equipment
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The successful candidate for this role will demonstrate the following skills and experiences:
Basic understanding of survey grades and construction methods
Ability to read instructions, follow technical specifications and grade plans
Ability to perform various types of physical labour including moderate to heavy lifting, standing, bending, shoveling, 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
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent
A Valid Operator's License & Clean Driver's Abstract
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
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their cover letter and resume.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Universal Rail Contractors Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer