Utility Gang - Rail way repair (Seasonal)

Are you interested in working on a railroad? We are looking for a team member to join our Utility Gang. This is a seasonal position until the end of November. We do keep most of our team members to work on our winter project across our Ontario locations. The Utility Gang employee works as a crewmember to repair and replace rails, ties, plates, switches and ballast.

The Gang travels all over Ontario, your travels and lodging are paid for by the company. You work outside all summer, you are guaranteed a minimum of 40hrs a week. Your mileage, meals and hotel are all paid for.

If you meet the criteria's indicated below, please feel free to apply.

The Utility Gang employee works as a crewmember to repair and replace rails, ties, plates, switches and ballast.

Company: Huron Central Railway Inc

Work location: Province of Ontario

Type: Seasonal position (April - November)

Salary: According to the Huron Central Railway salary grid

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will perform the following functions:

• Perform the duties involved with by carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's safety policies and applicable rules
• Work as part of a larger group with direction from the Foreman.
• Replace ties, spikes, plates and repair various track components including rails.
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gage.
• Perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Fill out and maintain required regulatory forms.
• Establish and maintain drainage; install, repairs and cleans small culverts.
• Perform any other related tasks.

General Requirements:

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Work experience in construction or mechanics (asset).
• Operation of hydraulic and gas powered tools (asset).
• Operation and trouble shooting of track equipment including but not limited to the following: tie inserters, spike puller, spiker, Hi rail excavator regulator, and tamper. (asset).
• DZ licence (asset).
• Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be in a position to be away from home during the work week (Monday to Friday).
• Able to adapt to different work cycles and working hours: 4 on/3 off, 5 on/2 off, 8 to 12-hour days.
• Valid Driver’s license is required.
• Hotels and meals (expenses) will be reimbursed by the company once a month on a specific date.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical evaluation that includes a vision, hearing, drug screening, pre-employment physical and full background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

Salary: $28.69-$33.76 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 56 per week

Benefits:

• Automobile allowance
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Housing allowance
• Life insurance
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• construction: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• driver's licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2022-03-12