Railway Labourer

North American Rail Solutions • Grande Prairie, AB

1d • 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 a workout with a view, and you’ll be out there 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 and 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

• Replacing and repairing various track components including rails, railway ties, and fences
• Adjusting the alignment and the surface of the track
• Responding to emergencies and track outages
• Pulling track spikes
• Applying rail anchors
• Shoveling crushed rock
• Bending & lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Performing repetitive tasks
• Loading and unloading of heavy materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars etc.) to and from various vehicles and machines
• Preparing, using and maintaining various common and specialized hand tools for assigned work
• Correcting deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge
• Clearing railway crossings of brush and tall grass using handheld tools and equipment
• Removing tie plates from the rail
• Snow removal
• Occasional driving of company vehicle

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with scheduled increases
• Work Amidst Natural Beauty
• Unionized Workplace
• Extended Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Mental Health Support
• Employer-paid pension contribution for every hour worked
• Biweekly paychecks
• 10% paid-out vacation and holiday pay
• Employer-paid lodgings
• Competitive Live Out Allowance (LOA)
• Generous Boot Allowance
• Top-notch company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Employee discounts with corporate partners
• Learn new skills and advance within our dynamic team
• Training Included if Required
• Safety Culture
• Overtime Possibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed