The Utility Gang employee works as a crewmember to repair and replace rails ties plates switches and ballast.
Responsibilities
- The selected candidate will perform the following functions:
- Perform the duties involved with by carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations safety policies and applicable rules
- Work with direction from the Foreman.
- Replace ties spikes plates and repair various track components including rails.
- Correct deviations in track surface alignment and gage.
- Perform preventative maintenance minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as needed.
- Fill out and maintain required regulatory forms.
- Establish and maintain drainage; install repairs and cleans small culverts.
- Perform any other related tasks
General Requirements
- Possess a High School Diploma.
- Work experience in construction or mechanics (asset).
- Operation of hydraulic and gas powered tools (asset).
- Operation of track equipment including but not limited to the following: tie inserters spike puller spiker Hi rail excavator regulator and tamper. (asset).
- DZ licence (asset).
- Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Must be in a position to be away from home during the work week (Monday to Friday).
- Able to adapt to different work cycles and working hours: 4 on/3 off 5 on/2 off 8 to 12hour days.
- Valid Drivers license is required.
- Hotels and meals (expenses) will be reimbursed by the company once a month on a specific date.
This position is considered a safetysensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a preemployment medical evaluation that includes a vision hearing drug screening preemployment physical and full background check.