Join Our Team as the Universal Rail Lead:
Location: Edmonton, AB
Company: Universal Rail Solutions
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Schedule: 5 / 5 / 4
Wage: Adjustment for Leadership role

Ready to Make an Impact in the Rail Yard?
We’re looking for a someone who exhibits the desire to lead people safely by supporting adherence to the rules and regulations as set forth at our client site. As the Universal Rail Lead you will be the employee in chargeof all the employees working on your team. We are looking for someone that has the strength and fortitude to lead people in a way that helps support a strong safety culture and is willing to work through safety concerns in a professional and polite way, escalating when required. As this in role is in addition to the current Rail Operator Role the expectation is that the daily tasks do not change however there are additional tasks required to help drive safety and efficiency. We are currently looking for a highly self‑directed individual that is comfortable working independently in an active rail environment, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in keeping operations running smoothly — safely and without interruption.

This position follows the current schedule and includes irregular working hours within the assigned work block.

What You’ll Do
As a Universal Rail Lead , you’ll be responsible for supporting continuous rail operations by managing the safe movement and placement of railcars, and supporting efficient railcar loading and communication. Your responsibilities will include:

Documenting all inspections and FLHA’s,



hazard IDs and near misses in DATS.
Assign roles and responsibilities to URO employees
Assign training plans and communicate with Supervisory team
Leading the job safety briefing and ensure all communication is understood prior to performing work.
Perform weekly site inspection & tool inspections with URO Site Supervisor
Protection and securement of work area in accordance with the GOI and procedures.
Assurance of compliance with GOI rules & Loading Procedures
Single point of contact with the Customer Rail Lead
Vehicle inspections and fueling of assets.

Troubleshoot issues as they arise and communicate effectively with site contacts
Maintain the protected use and care of hand tools and equipment
Comply with all company policies, site requirements, and rail safety regulations

What You Bring
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self‑directed work style with strong attention to detail
Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
High level of safety awareness and discipline in a rail setting

Job Requirements
Extensive experience operating Railcar Movers, Switching, and loading/offloading railcars
Physically capable of performing all job duties
Competency in the use and care of hand tools
Reliable transportation and ability to access the Edmonton sites

Why Join Us?
Additional wage adjustments to current rate of pay
Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and experienced rail operations team
A safety‑focused organization committed to “Doing It Right”

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