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Part Time Labourer
Great Western Railway Ltd., a short-line railway operating over 400 miles of track in Southwest Saskatchewan is looking for a part time laborer to be based out of Assiniboia, SK.
Position: Some of the general duties of this position may include, but are not limited to the following:
Assist with mobile trans-load operations
To train as a track or shop maintenance helper.
Assist with maintenance activities of our mechanical, and track departments
Assist with miscellaneous activities in the transportation department including moving crews around, walking rail yard tracks
Cleaning, stocking, and organizing
Working conditions and required qualifications may include:
Performed both indoors and outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
Repetitive physical activity
Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Able to work independently or in a crew environment.
Valid Class 5 drivers license is required as a minimum.
Employees are required to meet all health and safety standards, procedures, and policies of the Great Western Railway Ltd.
Estimated 20 25 hours per week to start
Employee may be required to pass a Canadian Railway Operating Rules exam. ( training provided )
Please send resume and cover letter by email to:
Great Western Railway Ltd.
Email: melanie.iverson@greatwesternrail.com
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FULL-TIME PERMANENT Railway Track Maintainer/Truck Operator
Full Job Description
Great Western Railway Ltd., a shortline railway operating over 400 miles of track in Southwest Saskatchewan is looking for a full-time permanent track maintainer / truck operator to be based out of Assiniboia, SK.
Position: Some of the general duties of this position may include, but are not limited to the following:
To operate as a hands-on working railway track maintainer, while also providing services as a truck driver (if qualified) and track machine operator within a team environment under the direction of the track foreman.
Maintain rails, ties, switches and ballasts through inspection, repair, and replacement
Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors
Ensure railroad right-of-way is clear of brush, vegetation, snow and litter
Ensure a safe working environment, by following safety policies and procedures
Clear ice and snow and materials from track switches and road crossings.
Operate on and off-track maintenance equipment, (we will train and qualify to operate such equipment)
May be required to operate on and off-track material handling truck (if qualified)
Clean and maintain trucks, tools, and equipment in a manner that keeps them in a safe and reliable condition for
required railway maintenance jobs.
Working conditions and required qualifications may include:
Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
Repetitive physical activity
Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Able to work independently or in a crew environment.
Valid Class 5 drivers license is required as a minimum.
Class 3A drivers license may not be required but would be preferred
Experience with boom truck crane operation, and/or heavy equipment experience would be considered an asset but is not required.
Employees are required to meet all health and safety standards, procedures, and policies of the Great Western Railway Ltd.
CROR rules course and examination for Main Track OCS rules an asset but is not required and will be trained.
Previous railway track maintenance work experience would be an asset but is not required.
Competitive wages, health benefits and pension.
Please send resume and cover letter by email to:
Great Western Railway Ltd.
Email: pat.kushniruk@greatwesternrail.com
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