Railway Labourer

North American Rail Solutions•Edmonton, AB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Railway Labourer maintains and repairs railway tracks. Duties can include replacing and repairing various track components including rails, railway ties, and fences and adjusting the alignment and the surface of the track as well as responding to emergencies and track outages. This position requires travel throughout Western Canada from 5-21 days at a time depending on the shift. The work environment extends across vast landscapes—majestic mountains, dense forests, and serene lakes. Regular out-of-town assignments mean you’ll wake up to new horizons. This role is physically demanding, involving climbing, bending, and lifting, and requires working in various weather conditions, rain or shine.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel to remote work locations as needed
Prepared to work all shifts
Ability to support yourself until your first paycheck arrives
Willingness to share a hotel room
Valid (non-GDL) Class 5 Driver’s License or Class G license at minimum
Clean driver’s abstract
Willingness to invest in 8-inch metatarsal work boots
Pass criminal record check
Pass drug screening
Pass fitness screening, including lifting up to 50 lbs
Pass all required eRail badge training and testing

Nice To Haves

Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR)
Crane Fundamentals
First Aid & CPR

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair railway tracks
Replace and repair various track components including rails, railway ties, and fences
Adjust the alignment and the surface of the track
Respond to emergencies and track outages
Pull track spikes
Apply rail anchors
Shovel crushed rock
Bend and lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
Perform repetitive tasks
Load and unload various heavy materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars etc.) to and from various vehicles and machines
Prepare, use and maintain various common and specialized hand tools for assigned work
Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge
Clear railway crossings of brush and tall grass using handheld tools and equipment
Remove tie plates from the rail
Perform snow removal
Occasionally drive a company vehicle