Ballast Regulator Operator — Track Shaping & Safety Expert

North American Rail Solutions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Employer-paid pension contributions

Bi-weekly pay

Travel accommodations

Extended health and dental coverage

Job summary

Universal Rail Solutions in Western Canada is seeking an experienced Ballast Regulator Operator to join our rail production team. The role focuses on shaping, distributing, and profiling ballast to maintain track geometry and drainage, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

You will perform shoulder work, brooming, finishing, and daily equipment inspections, travel across sites for 5–21 day assignments, and work days, nights, weekends, and extended shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one season operating a ballast regulator in a railway production environment.
• Proven ability to shape ballast and finish track sections to spec.
• Strong understanding of railway maintenance activities and safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate ballast regulator per railway rules and procedures.
• Shape, distribute, and profile ballast to maintain track geometry.
• Perform shoulder work, brooming, and finishing after tamping and surfacing.
• Conduct daily inspections and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Report defects and work with crews to meet project goals.

Skills

Ballast regulator operation

Track geometry profiling

Safety compliance

Education

Experience in ballast operations

Tools

CROR

Equipment inspections

Job description

Universal Rail Solutions in Western Canada is seeking an experienced Ballast Regulator Operator to join our rail production team. The role focuses on shaping, distributing, and profiling ballast to maintain track geometry and drainage, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

You will perform shoulder work, brooming, finishing, and daily equipment inspections, travel across sites for 5–21 day assignments, and work days, nights, weekends, and extended shifts as required.