We are currently seeking applicants for a Labourer position to assist our client. We welcome you to submit your application, if you are interested. WHAT WE OFFER: The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture Ability to work outdoors in some of the most pristine, beautiful areas of Canada Comprehensive benefits package including Extended Health, Dental Paid Employee Assistance Program Paid site training Progression and development opportunities Vacation pay at 10% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date Accommodations provided and Live Out Allowance (LOA) when working out of town Company-provided PPE Overtime available but not guaranteed IMPORTANT NOTES: This job will require travel throughout Western Canada for extended periods. This job will require working in all types of weather conditions. Repetitive bending, and standing for long period of time, lifting and carrying up to 50lbs unassisted, repetitive swinging motions, walking on uneven surfaces (approx. 3 miles/day) Working with hazardous materials such as creosote, lubricants, oil, gasoline, diesel and regular exposure to dusty conditions Continuous, regular exposure to loud noise JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 years or older Be a strong communicator your safety is dependent on it Hold a full, valid class 5 drivers license) Be willing to undergo pre-employment testing including a criminal record check, drug, alcohol, and fitness fit-for-duty testing, as a condition of employment Be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions Be physically able to do repetitive bending, standing for long periods of time, carry up to 50lbs unassisted, repetitive swinging motions, walking on uneven surfaces (approx. 3 miles/day) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensuring safety is a priority to self, fellow workers, the general public and the assets of the company and following policies and procedures set out by the company Various loading and unloading of heavy materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars etc.) to and from various vehicles and machine Shoveling rocks and dirt for manual grading of surfaces and clearing ballasts Clearing railway crossings of brush and tall grass using handheld tools and equipment Removal of tie plates from the rail Snow removal from, crossings, and right aways using shovels, backpack blowers, brooms etc. General understanding of how to operate small equipment such as, but not limited to rail saws, drills, grinders, puller, air compressor, bolter, and backpack blower General understanding how to operate hand tools such as, but not limited to hammers, claw bars, drift pin, scythes, brooms, shovel, pick, and track jacks Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $19.00 per hour Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Store discount Vision care Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Supplemental pay types: Overtime pay Application question(s): Are you willing to submit to pre-employment testing? (As a condition of employment all employees are subject to drug and alcohol, vision and hearing testing. All safety-sensitive positions are subject to drug and alcohol, vision, hearing and a 50 lbs fit test)* Licence/Certification: FULL valid class 5 license (required) Willingness to travel: 75% (required) Work Location: On the road
Job Title
Labourer