Utility Gang

Are you interested in working on a railroad? We are looking for 2 more team members to join our utility gang. This is a seasonal position from May 15 until end of November. We do keep most of our team members to work on our winter project across our Ontario locations. The Utility Gang employee works as a crewmember to repair and replace rails, ties, plates, switches and ballast.

The Gang travels all over Ontario, your travels and lodging are paid for by the company. You work outside all summer, you are guaranteed a minimum of 40hrs a week. Our weeks are 8 days on and 6 days off. Shifts are 10 hour days. The shifts can change depending on operational needs.

If you meet the criteria's indicated below, please feel free to apply.

**Responsibilities**
- Perform the duties involved with by carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's safety policies and applicable rules
- Work with direction from the Foreman.
- Replace ties, spikes, plates and repair various track components including rails.
- Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gage.
- Perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments to equipment as needed.
- Fill out and maintain required regulatory forms.
- Establish and maintain drainage; install, repairs and cleans small culverts.
- Perform any other related tasks.

**General Requirements**:

- Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Have work experience in construction or mechanics (asset).
- Operation of hydraulic and gas powered tools (asset).
- Operation of track equipment including but not limited to the following: tie inserters, spike puller, spiker, Hi rail excavator regulator, and tamper. (asset).
- DZ licence (asset).
- Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Must be in a position to be from home during the work week (Monday to Friday).
- Able to adapt to different work cycles and working hours.
- Valid Driver’s license is required.
- Hotels and meals (expenses) will be reimbursed by the company once a month on a specific date.

**Other working conditions**: Vacation, benefits and paid holidays are based on the company’s policies.

**If considered for the position, a full background check will be required (physical, drug, criminal and references).