Trackman

4 weeks ago


Elmsdale, Canada Universal Rail Contractors Ltd Full time

**WHO WE ARE**:
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At Universal Rail Contractors 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**

We are currently seeking those interested in a position as a
**Trackman** to support our team.

**GENERAL PURPOSE**:
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Ensuring safety is a priority, Trackman work in a team environment to build and maintain railways.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Manually grading ballasts
- Pulling out spikes and hammering in spikes to the rail ties
- Shoveling rocks and dirt for manual grading of surfaces and clearing ballasts
- Loading and unloading various heavy material on and off vehicles and operating small equipment
- Other duties as assigned
- Basic understanding of survey grades and construction methods
- Ability to read instructions, follow technical specifications and grade plans
- Ability to perform various types of physical labour including moderate to heavy lifting, standing, bending, shoveling, etc.
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A Valid Operator's License & Clean Driver's Abstract
- Valid CSTS, First Aid, H2S Alive and Ground Disturbance level 2 courses are considered an asset
- Competitive Pay
- An industry leading 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._

**Universal Rail Contractors Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer