Trackman - Railroad Construction

**Position: Trackman**
**Location: British Columbia - Quebec.**
**Salary: Starting From $20/HR**

**Who We Are**
York Railroad Construction Inc. is a full-service contractor for the railway industry. We are located out of Burlington, ON with offices throughout Canada.

Our mission is to deliver safe, cutting-edge and environmentally sustainable maintenance and construction services to railway track owners and operators across Canada. We design, build and maintain all levels of rail for various clients.

Trackmen is a General Labourer position in Rail construction. The position requires you to build and maintain rail for different clients throughout the Canada. Building and maintaining rail includes general and specific construction related tasks, planning, actions and environments. Being able to work in a construction environment is vital.

York Rail does hire experience and non-experience Trackman. Experience will determine Pay Rate.

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

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

Applicants **must** be able to:

- Pass a criminal background check
- Pass a drug test
- Posses a Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Consider themselves physically fit
- Work outside in all weather conditions year round

**Job Duties**

Trackmen duties will be, but not limited to:

- Meet productivity level requirements set out by Supervisors/Foremen
- Building and maintaining railroads throughout Canada
- Operating hand-held and power tools for various construction
- Shoveling rocks and dirt for manual grading of surfaces and clearing ballast
- Clearing railway crossings of brush and tall grass using hand-held tools and equipment
- Snow removal from crossings and right of ways using shovels, backpack blowers, brooms, etc.
- Removal of tie plates from the rail
- 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
- Daily walk around inspection of machines, general housekeeping of machines and minor repairs when required to ensure safe operation
- Working and communicating effectively with York Rail and/or Customers Working Team(s)
- Various loading and unloading of materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars, etc.) to and from various vehicles and machines
- Compliance with track rules and instructions according to CROR
- Filling out required paperwork in a neat and accurate manner and adhering to submission deadlines
- Driving of company vehicles in a responsible, respectful and safe manner
- Other duties as assigned

**Job Requirements**:

- 1 Year in Rail Construction Experience is an Asset
- 1 Year in Construction/Oil Fields/Pipeline Experience is an Asset
- Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check & Drug Test
- Valid Class 5 Drivers Licenses
- First Aid Certification is an Asset
- Valid CROR Certification is an Asset
- Ability to work across Canada and be away from home for most of the month
- Knowledge of Construction and Workplace Safety lifting and handling procedures
- Fluent in English with the ability to read, write and speak effectively
- 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

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Please describe your experience in Construction.
- Are you comfortable working Nation wide and away from home for most of the month?
- Are you able to pass a drug and background check?
- Are you bi-lingual?

**Experience**:

- Railroad Construction: 1 year (preferred)
- Trackman: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: On the road