Track Laborer

Role overview

This position supports rail track maintenance and repair work in Canada Field, reporting to the Operations Manager. The role is paid hourly at $23.50 to $25 per hour.

Key duties

• Take part in team discussions such as unit meetings, job briefings, safety meetings, and process reviews.
• Remove worn track parts and install replacement components, including ties, rails, bars, and related hardware.
• Repair or replace track switches using the appropriate parts.
• Move tie plates into the correct position and align them properly.
• Drill rail holes for bolts, and tighten or loosen joint bolts that connect rail ends.
• Cut rails to the required lengths.
• Follow instructions, requests, orders, and job-related information.
• Lift, adjust, and roll rails into place.
• Sort track materials for loading and unloading.
• Build and repair street crossings and railroad crossings.
• Clear brush and vegetation from the right-of-way.
• Apply oil to switches, angle bars, and joints for lubrication.
• Install and remove rail anchors using hand tools.
• Drive spikes with a spike maul.
• Follow safe work practices to help prevent workplace injuries and accidents.
• Carry out snow removal work as needed.

Physical demands

• Ability to walk on uneven ground.
• Ability to climb in and out of different types of equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and climbing.

Working conditions

• Work in all weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to equipment that increases heat levels.
• Use required protective gear, including a hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, gloves, and safety glasses.
• Wear a respirator when needed.
• Work hours may involve a non-standard workweek, overtime, and different shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior outdoor work experience such as construction, heavy equipment operation, farming, or landscaping.
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites is required.
• Completion of annual training and successful passing of safety and track worker rules exams.
• Must pass all required assessments.
• Applicant must be at least 18 years old.

Disclaimer

This summary is not a complete list of every duty, skill, requirement, or working condition connected to the position. Management may update the role at any time by adding or removing tasks as needs change, including emergencies, staffing changes, heavier workloads, rush assignments, or technical developments.