Track Machine Operator - Vancouver, Canada - A&B Rail Services Ltd

A&B Rail Services Ltd

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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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 travel throughout Southern British Columbia for extended periods of time.
This job will require working in all types of weather conditions.

MAIN PURPOSE:

Ensuring safety is a priority, operators work in a team environment to build and maintain railways in numerous locations across Southern British Columbia.

An Operator will be in charge of one or more specific machines; such as a spiker, speed swing, loader, backhoe or other equipment as needed.

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; spiker, speed swing, loader, backhoe or other on a railway track as per the operator manual
A daily walkaround inspection of the machine, general housekeeping of machine and minor repairs to the machine when necessary to ensure safe operation
Daily administration of logbooks, job briefings etc.
Compliance to track rules and instructions according to CROR
Assist with manual labour when necessary
Communicate effectively over the radio
Meet productivity level requirements set out by supervisors/foremen
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

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
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Selfmotivation
Good hand and eye coordination

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or equivalent is considered an asset
Minimum 6 months experience working in the railway industry
1 season machine operator experience required
Class 5 Driver's License required, Class 1 Drivers License required to the operator a Boom truck
CROR required (will train)
Basic hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers
Basic mechanical aptitude required
Clear criminal record preferred
Clean drivers abstract preferred
First Aid, Fall Arrest, GEI, Forklift Loader, Specific Machine Operator Certification is an asset (will train)
Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs unassisted

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Pay
An industryleading comprehensive benefits program
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BCS

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$33.54-$36.44 per hour

Benefits: