Job Opportunities in Canada


May 8, 2024

Universal Rail Atlantic

Saint John

FULL TIME


Labourer

WHO WE ARE:
At Universal Rail Atlantic, our priority is keeping Atlantic Canada’s railway operations in motion – safely and sustainably. Universal Rail Atlantic has the specialty equipment, materials, and industry knowledge to deliver quality railway solutions, for any size project across Atlantic Canada. Our commitment is service excellence and exceptional value.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Ensuring safety is a priority, the Labourers work in a team environment to build and maintain railways.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manually grading ballasts
  • Pulling out spikes and hammering in spikes to the rail ties
  • Shoveling rocks and dirt for manual grading of surfaces and clearing ballasts
  • Loading and unloading various heavy material on and off vehicles and operating small equipment
  • Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
The successful candidate for this role will demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

  • Basic understanding of survey grades and construction methods
  • Ability to read instructions, follow technical specifications and grade plans
  • Ability to perform various types of physical labour including moderate to heavy lifting, stand-ing, bending, shovelling, etc.
  • General understanding of how to operate small equipment such as, but not limited to rail saws, drills, grinders, puller, air compressor, bolter, and back pack blower
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • A Valid Operator's License & Clean Driver's Abstract
  • Willingness to travel
  • Valid CSTS, First Aid, H2S Alive and Ground Disturbance level 2 courses are considered an asset
  • No railway experience necessary
WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Competitive pay
  • An industry leading comprehensive benefits program
  • The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture
  • On the job training
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Universal Rail Atlantic | Universal Rail Systems Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EST
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
  • Overtime pay
Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care
Language:
  • fully fluent english (required)
Willingness to travel:
  • 50% (required)
Work Location: On the road

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