Machine Operator - CTRW
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-sitePrince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Job Summary
Operate specialized machinery for railroad track construction or repair, including backhoe, grapple truck, boom truck, and tamper. Raise rail using track jacks, drill holes through rails, operate track-wrench machines to tighten bolts, and use rail saws to cut rails to specified lengths. Perform construction and maintenance tasks with spike pullers and drivers while ensuring compliance with railroad rules and Transport Canada regulations. Work safely in a construction field environment, wearing required protective equipment, and adhere to company values of safety, honesty, ownership, respect, and teamwork. Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 year of track maintenance experience
- 1 year of heavy equipment operation to include: Backhoe, Grapple Truck, Boom Truck and Tamper
- Operate hand tools, including: wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, etc.
- Operate power tools and hydraulic equipment, including: portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, power drills
- Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Perform concepts of basic shop math, calculate figures and amounts such as: area, circumference, length, distance, and volume
- Write legible to complete routine reports, and complete required testing
- Effectively communicate with all level of employees and business associates in a clear, concise and professional manner
- Read, comprehend and comply with published rules, procedures and manuals, inspection checklists, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos and other work-related information
- Familiar with Roadway Worker's Protection (RWP)
- Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills resulting in effective resolution
- Basic computer skills
- Professional integrity and accountability
- Work in fast-paced collaborative environment
- Valid Driver's License - CDL (or attain one within 90 days); pass medical certification and Drivers Qualification File, pass Drug & Alcohol testing
- Roadway Worker Protection Qualified
- Must be able to lift 136-pound Plate
- Must be able to lift Lining Bar
- Must be able to lift Claw Bar
- Must be able to lift Impact Wrench
- Must be able to lift Portable Derail
- Must be able to lift Track Jack
- Must be able to lift Compromise Bar (136/115)
- Must be able to lift 136-pound Angle Bar
- Must be able to lift Tools, Parts and Equipment
- Must be able to Push - Manual Track Wrench
- Must be able to Push - Spike Puller/Claw Bar
- Must be able to Push - Ergo Bow Switch
- Must be able to Pull - Hydraulic Spike Driver
- Must be able to Pull - Hydraulic Spike Puller
- Must be able to Pull - Ergo Bow Switch
- Must be able to Pull - High Stand Switch
- Must be able to Pull - Rail Turner 39-foot Rail (90 lb)
- Must be able to Pull - 10-Foot Tie with Tie Tongs
- Must be able to Drag 10-Foot Tie with Tie Tongs
- Must be able to Reach - Below Knee
- Must be able to Reach - Over Shoulder
- Must be able to Reach - Knee to Shoulder
- Must be able to Handle - Both
- Must be able to Finger - Fine Motor Manipulation
- Must be able to Cervical Flexion/Extension
- Must be able to Rotation - Cervical
- Must be able to Rotation - Thoracic & Lumbar
- Must be able to Sit
- Must be able to Stand
- Must be able to Walk
- Must be able to Climb
- Must be able to Balance
- Must be able to Stoop
- Must be able to Kneel - Two Knees
- Must be able to Crouch/Squat
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in Rail Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing and/or Oil & Gas industries
- Qualify in Track Inspection as required by Transport Canada
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