Class 1 Winch Tractor Driver - Prince George, Canada - A&B Rail Services Ltd

A&B Rail Services Ltd

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Prince George, Canada

2 weeks ago

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CLASS 1 WINCH TRACTOR DRIVER

WHO WE ARE:

At A&B Rail Services 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

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Ensuring safety is a priority; Class 1 Winch Tractor Driver will operate winch truck and other vehicles to transport railway equipment to destinations.

This job will also involve physical labour; helping maintain and repair track once you arrive on-site. This position will be based out of Prince George, BC and operating throughout Northern BC.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as the condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo.
Perform pretrip and posttrip inspections of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, fluid levels, check vehicle inspection date and licensing.
Perform emergency roadside repairs.
Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on routes.
Record cargo information, distance traveled, fuel consumption and other information in logbook
Comply with Federal/Provincial legislative requirements such as legal weight, speed limits, permitting, load security, hours of service (log books), etc.
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, tall grass, and snow using hand held tools and equipment
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
Other duties as assigned
Ability to operate a winch truck as well as any other required tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
Ability to perform various types of physical labor including moderate to heavy lifting, standing, bending, shoveling, etc.
A team player with effective communication skills including listening, writing and speaking
Good client service and public interaction skills
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

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1year fulltime work experience as a Driver
Must have a Class 1 License
Must have experience running a Winch Tractor
Railway experience would be an assets
Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions

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 Assistance 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

BCN

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $38.63 per hour

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