Operator

RailWorks Corporation; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in British Columbia is seeking an Equipment Operator to handle heavy machinery for railroad construction and maintenance. The role requires at least one year of relevant experience and a valid driver's license. Safety and teamwork are crucial, with duties including equipment operation, inspection, and maintenance. Candidates must be prepared for physical demands and adverse weather conditions. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Pension

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to read and understand safety requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to construct, repair and maintain railroad track.
• Inspect and maintain equipment such as backhoes and loaders.
• Communicate effectively with crew members using signals.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Safety adherence

Reading construction specifications

Job description

Location: British Columbia, CA

Company: RailWorks

Job ID: 19400

Benefits Offering

• Pension
• Opportunity for career advancement

Compensation

Pay range: $37.35-40.48/hour, depending on experience

Position Summary

The Equipment Operator’s primary function is to operate heavy equipment at the site of work to construct, repair and maintain the railroad track. Operators are also expected to assist in other duties around the job site as needed. This position is considered a novice level.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Inspects, maintains, and operates maintenance equipment such as backhoes and loaders.
• Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material or perform other rail related maintenance tasks.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• While operating equipment, communicate with others using verbal and non-verbal hand signals.
• Complies with Company Safety Program.
• Keeps records of material and equipment usage and problems encountered.
• Performs equipment safety, maintenance, and brake checks.
• Fill out daily inspection report and turn into foreman on a daily basis.
• Complete job briefs throughout the day as necessary with other employees in/around machine and work area.
• Coordinated machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
• Locates underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work.
• Repairs and maintains equipment (including daily greasing), making emergency adjustments as necessary.
• Studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of one year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.
• Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and available to travel.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works at construction sites.
• Uses hands to handle and control materials, tools and vehicle controls.
• Sits for long periods of time in a closed vehicle.
• Uses repetitive motions.
• Uses close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Moves or lifts heavy equipment and objects up to 50 pounds.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
• Exposed to loud noise.

EEO Statement

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.