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:
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Valid Driver’s License
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First Aid/CPR courses considered an asset
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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:
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Ensuring safety is a priority to yourself, fellow team members, the general public and the assets of the company by following pre-set policies and procedures
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Daily walk around inspection of machines, general housekeeping of machines and minor repairs when required to ensure safe operation
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Compliance with track rules and instructions according to CROR
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Communicate effectively
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Meet productivity level requirements set out by Supervisors/Foremen
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Filling out required paperwork in a neat and accurate manner and adhering to submission deadlines
GENERAL LABOR:
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Various loading and unloading of materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars, etc.) to and from various vehicles and machines.
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Shoveling rocks and dirt for manual grading of surfaces and clearing ballasts
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Clearing railway crossings of brush and tall grass using hand-held tools and equipment
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Removal of tie plates from the rail
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Snow removal from crossings and right of ways using shovels, backpack blowers, brooms, etc.
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Driving of company vehicles in a responsible, respectful and safe manner
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Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Successful candidates for these roles will demonstrate the following:
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Ability to operate required tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner
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Knowledge of workplace safety as well as safe lifting and handling procedures
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Effective communication skills including speaking, writing and listening
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Effective team player
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Fluent in reading, writing and understanding the English language
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Be respectful and courteous to others, pose cultural awareness of others and demonstrate strong and positive work ethics.
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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).
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Ability to work in the elements across all weather conditions (summer heat, rain, dusty conditions, winter cold etc.)
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Willingness to work with hazardous materials such as creosote, lubricants, oil, gasoline and diesel fuel safely
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Ability to be exposed to continuous and regular loud noises
