Track Worker for Railroad Construction - Winnipeg, Canada - York Railroad Construction Inc.

York Railroad Construction Inc.

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

WHO WE ARE:

York Railroad Construction Inc. is a full-service contractor for the railway industry.

Our mission is to deliver safe, cutting-edge and environmentally sustainable maintenance and construction services to railway track owners and operators across Canada.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DETAILED BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING IN ORDER TO ACQUIRE CLEARANCE FOR ACCESS TO RAILWAY WORK SITES.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Driver's License
First Aid/CPR courses considered an asset
CROR certification considered an asset

IMPORTANT NOTES:

These positions require travel 100% of the time throughout Western Canada for extended periods of time. Railway work is VERY physically demanding and will require working in all types of weather conditions and climate.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

You will be working in a team environment building and maintaining railways in numerous locations across Western Canada. You must be able to operate various hand-held tools, small equipment and handle hazardous materials.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensuring safety is a priority to yourself, fellow team members, the general public and the assets of the company by following preset policies and procedures
Daily walk around inspection of machines, general housekeeping of machines and minor repairs when required to ensure safe operation
Compliance with track rules and instructions according to CROR
Communicate effectively
Meet productivity level requirements set out by Supervisors/Foremen
Filling out required paperwork in a neat and accurate manner and adhering to submission deadlines

GENERAL LABOR:

Various loading and unloading of materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars, etc.) to and from various vehicles and machines.
Shoveling 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 of ways using shovels, backpack blowers, brooms, etc.
Driving of company vehicles in a responsible, respectful and safe manner
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to operate required tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Knowledge of workplace safety as well as safe lifting and handling procedures
Effective communication skills including speaking, writing and listening
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 strong and positive work ethics.
Physically capable of repetitive bending, standing for long periods of time, lifting/carrying 50 lbs. unassisted, repetitive swinging motions and walking on uneven surfaces (approximately 3 miles per day).
Ability to work in the elements across all weather conditions (summer heat, rain, dusty conditions, winter cold etc.)
Willingness to work with hazardous materials such as creosote, lubricants, oil, gasoline and diesel fuel safely
Ability to be exposed to continuous and regular loud noises

Salary:
$20.00 per hour