Private User
Labourer/Trackman
Description
Job Description:WHO WE ARE: At A&B Rail 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! IMPORTANT NOTES: * 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. Labourers operate various handheld 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 machines * Shovelling rocks and dirt for manual grading of surfaces and clearing ballasts * Clearing railway crossings of brush and tall grass using handheld tools and equipment * Removal of tie plates from the rail * Snow removal from, crossings, and right aways using shovels, backpack 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 backpack blower * General understanding of 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 unassisted, repetitive swinging motions, walking on uneven surfaces (approx. 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 * Ability to run NSC log book is an asset * Other duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS : * High school diploma or equivalent * Minimum 6 months experience working in railway or construction industry. * A Valid Drivers License * Valid CSTS, First Aid, H2S Alive and Ground Disturbance level 2 courses are considered an asset WHAT WE OFFER : * All Employees are part of Unionized Environment * Comprehensive Benefit Package including Extended Health, Dental and Vision. * Pension * Life and Disability Insurance * Benefit Coverage eligibility for off season * Employee Assistant Program * Paid hotels and Live Out Allowance when working out of town * Work Trucks available to carpool * Yearly Boot Allowance * 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. A&B Rail Services LTD. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Company Description Founded in 1965 with just a few employees, A&B Rail Services has grown to a full-service railroad company of over 1000 capable, experienced employees who are able to deliver a project of any size anywhere in Canada on-time and on budget. Our services include light rail construction and maintenance, heavy haul track construction, track inspection and maintenance, production and rehabilitation, and signals and communications. We have the necessary knowledge, equipment, employees and resources to service Transit, LRT, Class 1, industrial, and short line railroads anywhere in Canada.Company Description:Founded in 1965 with just a few employees, A&B Rail Services has grown to a full-service railroad company of over 1000 capable, experienced employees who are able to deliver a project of any size anywhere in Canada on-time and on budget. Our services include light rail construction and maintenance, heavy haul track construction, track inspection and maintenance, production and rehabilitation, and signals and communications. We have the necessary knowledge, equipment, employees and resources to service Transit, LRT, Class 1, industrial, and short line railroads anywhere in Canada. Job ID: 34446945
___________________
A&B Rail Services
___________________
A&B Rail Services
Images:
- Job type: Full-Time
- Company: A&B Rail Services
Private User
5/
5customer reviews
Category:
jobs | general labour
2023-06-26