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York Rail Job Board

Trackman


Toronto, ON, Canada .
full-time . June 15, 2026

Description

York Railroad Construction Inc. is a full-service contractor for the railway industry. Our mission is to deliver safe, cutting-edge and environmentally sustainable maintenance and construction services to railway track owners and operators across Canada.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DETAILED BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING IN ORDER TO ACQUIRE CLEARANCE FOR ACCESS TO RAILWAY WORK SITES.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • First Aid/CPR courses considered an asset
  • CROR certification considered an asset

IMPORTANT NOTES:
These positions require travel 100% of the time throughout Western Canada for extended periods of time. Railway work is VERY physically demanding and will require working in all types of weather conditions and climate.

GENERAL PURPOSE:
You will be working in a team environment building and maintaining railways in numerous locations across Western Canada. You must be able to operate various hand-held tools, small equipment and handle hazardous materials.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Ensuring safety is a priority to yourself, fellow team members, the general public and the assets of the company by following pre-set policies and procedures
  • Daily walk around inspection of machines, general housekeeping of machines and minor repairs when required to ensure safe operation
  • Compliance with track rules and instructions according to CROR
  • Communicate effectively
  • Meet productivity level requirements set out by Supervisors/Foremen
  • Filling out required paperwork in a neat and accurate manner and adhering to submission deadlines
GENERAL LABOR:
  • Various loading and unloading of materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars, etc.) to and from various vehicles and machines.
  • Shoveling rocks and dirt for manual grading of surfaces and clearing ballasts
  • Clearing railway crossings of brush and tall grass using hand-held tools and equipment
  • Removal of tie plates from the rail
  • Snow removal from crossings and right of ways using shovels, backpack blowers, brooms, etc.
  • Driving of company vehicles in a responsible, respectful and safe manner
  • Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Successful candidates for these roles will demonstrate the following:
  • Ability to operate required tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner
  • Knowledge of workplace safety as well as safe lifting and handling procedures
  • Effective communication skills including speaking, writing and listening
  • Effective team player
  • Fluent in reading, writing and understanding the English language
  • Be respectful and courteous to others, pose cultural awareness of others and demonstrate strong and positive work ethics.
  • Physically capable of repetitive bending, standing for long periods of time, lifting/carrying 50 lbs. unassisted, repetitive swinging motions and walking on uneven surfaces (approximately 3 miles per day).
  • Ability to work in the elements across all weather conditions (summer heat, rain, dusty conditions, winter cold etc.)
  • Willingness to work with hazardous materials such as creosote, lubricants, oil, gasoline and diesel fuel safely
  • Ability to be exposed to continuous and regular loud noises

Compensation

$21.21 per hour

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