Job Description

Position: Class 3 Operator

Location: Canada Wide

Salary: Starting From $30.90/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.

Machine Operator will be operating one of the Heavy Machines specified for 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.

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.

Applicants

must

be able to:

Pass a criminal background check

Pass a drug test

Posses a Valid Class 3 driver's license

Consider themselves physically fit

Work outside in all weather conditions year round

Applicants

must

be able to operate one of the following machines:

Hi-Rail Dump Truck (Class 3)

Hi-Rail Boom Truck (Class 3)

Ballast Regulator

Mark IV Tamper

Job Duties

Operator duties will be, but not limited to:

Ability to maintain a valid Driver's License and required training/tickets to ensure

Able to always operate any machinery as intended and required by the organization

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

Compliance with track rules and instructions according to CROR

Meet productivity level requirements set out by Supervisors/Foremen

Working and communicating effectively with York Rail and/or Customers Working Team(s)

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:

3 Year in Rail Construction Experience is an Asset

1 Year in

Class 3 Rail Equipment

Experience

Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check & Drug Test

Valid Class 3 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.90 per hour