Railroad Boom Truck Operator

Overview

Are you an experienced Hi-Rail Boom Truck Operator with at least one season of operating a boom truck on the railroad? Do you prioritize safety, enjoy working outdoors, and love to travel? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a railroad track
Boom Truck Operator
, you will be proficient in safely operating crane truck on both rubber tires and rails. Hi-Rail Boom Trucks are designed for heavy lifting and material handling on railroad tracks, and ensuring safety is paramount. You'll work as part of a team to build and maintain railways across various locations in Canada. Your responsibilities will include running machinery, assisting with labor tasks as needed, and performing daily inspections and minor repairs.

• Starting Wage: $38.10
• Work Amidst Natural Beauty: Our job sites are some of the most picturesque spots in Canada.
• Unionized Workplace: Join a supportive community of colleagues.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended Health and Dental coverage.
• Mental Health Support: Access additional resources when needed.
• Secure Your Future: Employer-paid pension contribution and biweekly paychecks.
• Vacation and Holiday Perks: Receive 10% paid-out vacation and holiday pay.
• Gear Up with Style: Company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Exclusive Discounts: Access employee discounts with corporate partners.
• Career Growth: Learn new skills and advance within our dynamic team.
• Training Included if
  
  Required:
  
  Essential knowledge from Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR) to Crane Fundamentals to First Aid & CPR.
• Safety Culture: Join a team where safety is paramount.
• Work with Friends: Colleagues become friends as we build tracks and create memories.
• Overtime Possibilities: Never guaranteed but often there are opportunities for those who want to go the extra mile.

• Safely operate crane/boom trucks
• Ensure 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
• Operate crane truck as per operator manual
• Daily walk around inspection of machine, general housekeeping of machine and minor repairs to machine when necessary to ensure safe operation
• Daily administration of log books, job briefings etc.
• Compliance to track rules and instructions according to CROR
• Assist with manual labour when necessary
• Communicate effectively over radio
• Meet productivity level requirements set out by supervisors/foremen

• Valid Full Class 3a Driver’s License: You’ll need a valid Class 3 driver’s license at minimum plus a clean drivers abstract to operate company vehicles.
• Experience with Hi-Rail Boom Truck: Minimum 1 season experience operating the HyRail Boom Truck (Boom Truck on the railroad track, not wheels)
• Quality Work Boots: Willingness to invest 8 inch work boots.
• Fit-For-Duty: Pass criminal record check and drug and fitness screening, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Physicality: Must be able to work as labourer when required.
• Railway Operating Rules: Pass all required railway operating rules examinations.
• Flexibility: Ability and willingness to travel to remote work locations as needed.
• Shift Availability: Be prepared to work all shifts.
• Self-Sufficiency: Support yourself until your first paycheck arrives.