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Machine Operator
@ Carlton Trail Railway
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Overview
Carlton Trail Railway is hiring a full-time Machine Operator to run specialized rail maintenance equipment and heavy machinery for track construction and repair. The role involves driving company vehicles, operating track tools, and performing shift work that may include overtime and a nonstandard workweek.
Responsibilities:
- Operate specialized track and heavy equipment for construction and repair
- Drive company vehicles including backhoe, grapple truck, boom truck, and tamper
- Operate rail saw, track-wrench, power drill, spike puller, and spike driver
- Ensure compliance with railroad and Transport Canada safety rules
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of track maintenance experience
- One year of heavy equipment operation
- Expert-level CDL equipment operation
- Ability to operate hand tools
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CDL |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Carlton Trail Railway
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Machine Operator safely operates specialized machinery for railroad track construction or repair. Drives company vehicles and operates any heavy equipment needed for specified tasks designated by the Roadmaster. Performs other track maintenance related tasks as needed.
The Machine Operator demonstrates and adheres to the company values of: safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnership with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAXs continued success.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operation and Transport Canada (TC)
Work safely in a construction field environment following safety rules; carry out work in manner that promotes safe work environment
Drive company vehicles including, but not limited to: Backhoe, Grapple Truck, Boom Truck and Tamper
Considered an expert in operating all CDL equipment, and handles all advanced operating duties
Raise rail: use track jack to facilitate removal and installation of railroad ties
Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts: operate power drill
Operate track-wrench machine to tighten or loosen bolts at rail joints
Operate rail saw to cut rails to specified length
Operate spike pullers, spike drivers to perform construction and maintenance tasks associated with railroad tracks
OTHER DUTIES
Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
Wear required protective equipment (PPE) such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses etc.
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime and various shift work
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
High School Diploma/GED
1 year of track maintenance experience
1 year of heavy equipment operation to include: Backhoe, Grapple Truck, Boom Truck and Tamper
Operate hand tools, in
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