Track Machine Operator

**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

**IMPORTANT NOTES**:

- This job could require travel throughout Canada for extended periods of time
- This job will require working in all types of weather conditions

**GENERAL PURPOSE**:
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Ensuring safety is a priority, operators work in a team environment to build an maintain railways in numerous locations across Canada by operating one or more specific machine such as a tamper, regulator, spiker, speed swing, extractor, plate jack or other on the railway track as per the operators manual. Operators must also ensure compliance with all governed regulations such as DOT. 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; tamper, regulator, spiker, speed swing, kribber, extractor, plate jack or other on railway track as per the operator manual
- Daily walk around inspection if machine, general housekeeping of machine and minor repairs to machine when necessary to ensure safe operation
- Daily administration of log books, job briefings etc. mandated by law ensuring compliance with governed regulations of transportation such as DOT logs when applicable
- Compliance to track rules and instructions according to CROR
- Assist with manual labour when necessary
- Communicate effectively over radio following CTC standards

Meet productivity level requirements set out by supervisors/foremen- 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
- Self motivation
- Good hand and eye coordination
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months experience on working on railway or construction industry is required
- Previous machine operator experience is an asset
- Full Class G driver’s license required
- Basic hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers
- Basic mechanical aptitude required
- BMO training required
- Clear criminal record preferred
- Clean drivers abstract preferred
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs unassisted
- 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 Atlantic Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer