Track Laborer

Track Laborer Position

Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career-you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

Purpose Of The Position : As a member of the Engineering team, a Track Laborer in the railroad industry plays a vital role in the maintenance, repair, and construction of railway tracks to ensure safe and efficient train operations. No previous railroad experience is required! In this role you will follow the guidelines set forth by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and CPKC. This is a local position and does not require travel outside the assigned territory.

Position Accountabilities :

• Replace and repair various track defects, install railway ties, and spikes
• Utilize hand tools (shovels, axes, hammers, etc.)
• Clear brush and debris, maintaining drainage, and ensuring safety along the tracks
• Respond to emergencies and track outages
• Operate company vehicles when needed
• Stand, lift, squat for long periods and the ability to lift 50lbs or greater

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Culture Of Inclusion :

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including : women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).