Track Machine Operator - Campbellton, Nb

WHO WE ARE:

At Universal Rail Atlantic, 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 Track Machine Operator to support our team.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Ensuring safety is a priority, operators work in a team environment to build an maintain railways in numerous locations across Eastern Canada by operating one or more specific machine such as a tamper, regulator, spiker, speed swing, extractor, plate jack or other on the railroad.

Operators must also ensure compliance with all governed regulations such as DOT. Daily inspections and minor repairs are also completed.

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
• Operate one or more specific machines such as but not limited to; tamper, regulator, spiker, speed swing, kribber, extractor, plate jack or other on railway track as per the operator manual
• Daily walk around inspection if machine, general housekeeping of machine and minor repairs to machine when necessary to ensure safe operation
• Daily administration of log books, job briefings etc. mandated by law ensuring compliance with governed regulations of transportation such as DOT logs when applicable
• Compliance to track rules and instructions according to CROR
• Assist with manual labour when necessary
• Communicate effectively over radio following CTC standards
• Meet productivity level requirements set out by supervisors/foremen

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Regular climbing up and down on and off equipment
• Occasional bending, and standing for long periods of time, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs unassisted
• 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 exposed to dusty conditions
• Regular exposure to loud noise
• Unionized environment
• Regular out of town work, with overnight travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work out of town, with overnight travel
• Minimum 6 months experience on working on railway or construction industry
• Previous Machine Operator experience
• Full Class G driver’s license required
• Basic hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers
• Clear criminal record preferred
• Clean drivers abstract preferred
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs unassisted is required

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their resume.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Universal Rail Atlantic Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Vision care

Experience:

• construction or railway: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Class G driver's license (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Campbellton, NB: Relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: In person