Machine Operator
- Prince Albert, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1 year of track maintenance experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Machine Operator safely operates specialized machinery for railroad track construction or repair. Drives company vehicles and operates any heavy equipment needed for specified tasks designated by the Roadmaster. Performs other track maintenance related tasks as needed.
The Machine Operator demonstrates and adheres to the company values of: safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnership with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAXs continued success.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operation and Transport Canada (TC) Work safely in a construction field environment following safety rules; carry out work in manner that promotes safe work environment Drive company vehicles including, but not limited to: Backhoe, Grapple Truck, Boom Truck and Tamper Considered an expert in operating all CDL equipment, and handles all advanced operating duties Raise rail: use track jack to facilitate removal and installation of railroad ties Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts: operate power drill Operate track-wrench machine to tighten or loosen bolts at rail joints Operate rail saw to cut rails to specified length Operate spike pullers, spike drivers to perform construction and maintenance tasks associated with railroad tracks
OTHER DUTIES
Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries Wear required protective equipment (PPE) such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses etc. Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime and various shift work Perform other duties and projects as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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, in
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Machine Operator at Carlton Trail Railway will operate track and heavy equipment, including backhoes, grapple and boom trucks, and tampers, to build and repair railway track. The role also means following railway safety rules and wearing protective gear on site.
Requirements
Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of track maintenance experience, and one year operating heavy equipment such as a backhoe, grapple truck, boom truck, or tamper. Expertise with CDL equipment is expected.
Skills
- Backhoe operation
- Grapple truck operation
- Boom truck operation
- Tamper operation
- Track jack operation
- Power drill
- Track-wrench machine
- Rail saw
- Spike puller
- Spike driver
- CDL equipment operation
- Hand tools
- Railway safety compliance
- Track maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Commercial vehicle driving
- Teamwork
Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Machine Operator
- railway track maintenance
- rail maintenance
- track construction
- backhoe
- grapple truck
- boom truck
- tamper
- track jack
- track-wrench
- rail saw
- spike puller
- spike driver
- CDL
- heavy equipment operator
- Transport Canada
- railroad safety
- shift work
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- CDL
Tools
- Backhoe
- Grapple truck
- Boom truck
- Tamper
- Track jack
- Track-wrench machine
- Rail saw
- Spike puller
- Spike driver
- Power drill