Track Laborer

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:

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 safely maintain the physical railway track within a specific territory, following the guidelines set forth by the Federal Railroad Administration and CPKC.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Moderate to heavy physical labor on an assigned area of track
• Pulling track spikes
• Applying rail anchor
• Shoveling crushed rock
• Repetitive tasks
• The work location is outdoors and, therefore, you will be working in all weather conditions (rain, direct sunlight, snow etc)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or general equivalency required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Standing, lifting, squatting for long periods and the ability to lift 50lbs or greater
• Ability to travel
• Mechanical proficiency
• Work up to 12 hour shifts which include days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays
• Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)
• Must be able to pass the required physical job tasks for the job position, written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, read and understand operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Social Security Number verification
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

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 provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 104322
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Leesville, Louisiana
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: $31.74
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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