Great Sandhills Railway Ltd.

Leader, SK

Great Sandhills Railway Ltd.

Leader, SK

railway track maintenance labourer

Leader, SK (view on map)

Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Will train

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Tasks

• Transport tools and equipment on push or hand cars
• Assist railway track maintenance workers to lay, maintain and repair railway tracks
• Cut vegetation growth from railway tracks using scythes and mowers
• Shovel snow from railway switch boxes
• Assist trucks and delivery drivers to load and unload vehicles

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week