Rail Track Construction Machine Operator (CDL)

Autism Services; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlton Trail Railway is seeking a Machine Operator to safely operate specialized machinery for railroad track construction or repair. You will drive company vehicles and use heavy equipment to complete tasks designated by the Roadmaster, while upholding safety and teamwork values.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of track maintenance experience with heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year of track maintenance experience
• 1 year of heavy equipment operation (Backhoe, Grapple Truck, Boom Truck, Tamper)
• Operate hand tools

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with railroad safety rules and Transport Canada (TC) regulations
• Work safely in a construction field environment following safety rules
• Drive company vehicles including Backhoe, Grapple Truck, Boom Truck and Tamper
• Operate CDL equipment and handle advanced operating duties
• Raise rail using track jack to facilitate rail removal and installation
• Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and 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 and spike drivers for construction and maintenance tasks

Skills

Track maintenance

Backhoe operation

Grapple Truck operation

Tamper operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Carlton Trail Railway is seeking a Machine Operator to safely operate specialized machinery for railroad track construction or repair. You will drive company vehicles and use heavy equipment to complete tasks designated by the Roadmaster, while upholding safety and teamwork values.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of track maintenance experience with heavy equipment.