Trackman

3 weeks ago


Truro, Canada Universal Rail Atlantic | Universal Rail Systems Company Full time

**WHO WE ARE**:
At **Universal Rail Atlantic **| Universal Rail 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

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

**GENERAL PURPOSE**:
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

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES**:

- 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

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- 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

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- 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 Atlantic | **_Universal Rail Systems Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer_

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Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Railway: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road