Railway Labourer
On-siteEdmonton, Alberta, Canada or Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Job Summary
Maintain and repair railway tracks by pulling track spikes, applying rail anchors, shoveling crushed rock, and correcting deviations in surface alignment and gauge. Perform repetitive tasks including clearing crossings of brush, removing tie plates, and snow removal while lifting up to 50 lbs regularly. Operate company vehicles occasionally and prepare, use, and maintain hand tools for assigned work. Respond to emergencies and track outages as needed. This full-time seasonal role requires travel throughout Western Canada for 5-21 days at a time, working all shifts with opportunities for overtime. Candidates must hold a valid non-GDL Class 5 or Class G driver's license with a clean abstract, possess metatarsal work boots, and pass criminal, drug, and fitness screenings. Training covers Canadian Railway Operating Rules, crane fundamentals, and first aid.
Required Qualifications
- Flexibility: Ability and willingness to travel to remote work locations as needed.
- Shift Availability: Be prepared to work all shifts.
- Self-Sufficiency: Support yourself until your first paycheck arrives and willingness to SHARE a hotel room.
- Valid (non-GDL) Class 5 Driver's License: You'll need a non-GDL valid class 5 driver's or Class G license at minimum plus a clean driver's abstract to operate company vehicles.
- Metatarsal Work Boots: Willingness to invest in 8-inch metatarsal work boots (not basic work boots) for safety.
- Fit-For-Duty: Pass criminal record check, drug and fitness screening, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- eRailSafe badge: Pass all required eRail badge training and testing.
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