Ballast Tamper Operator

1 month ago

Winnipeg, Canada Great Plains Rail Contractors | Universal Rail Systems Company Full time

**Railroad Track Mark IV Operator**

**WHO WE ARE**:
At **Great Plains Rail Contractors** | Universal Rails Systems Company, 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**_

If you’re an experienced **Mark IV Tamper Operator** that is passionate about safety, enjoy working outdoors, and love to travel, this opportunity is for you.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- **Valid Full Class 5 Driver’s License**: You’ll need a valid (non-GDL) driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract to operate company vehicles.
- **Experience with Mark IV Tamper**: Minimum 1-year experience operating the Mark IV Tamper.
- **Quality Work Boots**: Willingness to invest in 8-inch _metatarsal _work boots (not basic work boots) for safety.
- **Fit-For-Duty**: Pass criminal record check and drug and fitness screening.
- **Railway Operating Rules**: Pass all required railway operating rules examinations.
- **Flexibility**: Ability and willingness to travel to remote work locations as needed.
- **Shift Availability**: Be prepared to work all shifts.
- **Self-Sufficiency**: Support yourself until your first paycheck arrives.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- **Fair Compensation**: Enjoy competitive hourly pay with scheduled increases.
- **Work Amidst Natural Beauty**: Our job sites are some of the most picturesque spots in Canada.
- **Unionized Workplace**: Join a supportive community of colleagues.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Extended Health, and Dental coverage.
- **Mental Health Support**: Access additional resources when needed.
- **Secure Your Future**: Employer-paid pension contribution and biweekly paychecks.
- **Vacation and Holiday Perks**: Receive 10% paid-out vacation and holiday pay.
- **Comfort Away from Home**: Employer-paid lodgings and a Live Out Allowance (LOA).
- **Gear Up with Style**: Boot Allowance and top-notch company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- **Exclusive Discounts**: Access employee discounts with corporate partners.
- **Career Growth**: Learn new skills and advance within our dynamic team.
- **Training Included if Required**: Essential knowledge from Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR) to First Aid & CPR.
- **Safety Culture**: Join a team where safety is paramount.
- **Work with Friends**: Colleagues become friends as we build tracks and create memories.
- **Overtime Possibilities**: Extra opportunities for those who want to go the extra mile.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**:

- **Safety First**: Our commitment to your well-being means you can focus on the job without worry.
- **Explore Beyond the Rails**: Our work environment extends across vast landscapes—majestic mountains, dense forests, and serene lakes.
- **Off the Beaten Path**: Regular out-of-town assignments mean you’ll wake up to new horizons.
- **Climb, Bend, Lift**: Forget the treadmill It’s a workout with a view.
- **Weather Warriors**: Rain or shine, you’ll be out there.
- **Hazardous Materials, Heroic Efforts**: Creosote, lubricants, oil, gasoline, and diesel—these are your tools. Dusty conditions won’t deter you.

Great Plains Rail Contractors is an equal opportunity employer.
- We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

GPR

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Pay: From $34.30 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to have a criminal record check and drug/alcohol/fitness test to ensure you are fit for duty?

**Experience**:

- operating Mark IV tamper: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- strong English to ensure safety instructions are understood (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (required)

Work Location: On the road

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