CAN RTH - Prince George Probationary Labourer BC

Full-time Seasonal

Location: Based out of BC this position requires travel throughout Western Canada from 5-21 days at a time depending on the shift.

What is a Trackman? Trackmen are labourers with railroad track construction experience.

 

Safety First:Our commitment to your well-being means you can focus on the job without worry.

Explore Beyond the Rails:Our work environment extends across vast landscapes—majestic mountains, dense forests, and serene lakes.

Off the Beaten Path:Regular out-of-town assignments mean you’ll wake up to new horizons.

Climb, Bend, Lift:Forget the treadmill! It’s a workout with a view.

Weather Warriors:Rain or shine, you’ll be out there.

 

What We Offer

• Fair Compensation:Enjoy competitive hourly pay with scheduled increases.
• Work Amidst Natural Beauty:Our job sites are some of the most picturesque spots in Canada.
• Unionized Workplace:Join a supportive community of colleagues.
• Comprehensive Benefits:Extended Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Mental Health Support:Access additional resources when needed.
• Secure Your Future:Employer-paid pension contribution for every hour worked and biweekly paychecks.
• Vacation and Holiday Perks:Receive 10% paid-out vacation and holiday pay.
• Comfort Away from Home:Employer-paid lodgings and a competitive Live Out Allowance (LOA).
• Gear Up with Style:Generous Boot Allowance and top-notch company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

 

Job Requirements

• NO EXCEPTIONS: Track construction/maintenance is a requirement.
• General understanding of how to operate small equipment such as, but not limited to rail saws, drills, grinders, puller, air compressor, bolter, and back pack blower
• General understanding how to operate hand tools such as, but not limited to hammers, claw bars, drift pin, scythes, brooms, shovel, pick, and track jacks
• 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 Full Driver’s License: At minimum, you’ll need a valid Class 5 driver’s license (non-GDL) or Class G at minimum plus a clean drivers 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, and drug and fitness screening, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• ERailSafe badge: Pass all required eRail badge training and testing.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• This work involves:

pulling track spikes

applying rail anchors

shoveling crushed rock

bending & lifting to 50 lbs on a regular basis

repetitive tasks

• Various loading and unloading of heavy materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars etc.) to and from various vehicles and machine
• Prepare, use and maintain various common and specialized hand tools for assigned work
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge
• Clearing railway crossings of brush and tall grass using handheld tools and equipment
• Removal of tie plates from the rail
• Snow removal
• Occasional driving of company vehicle
• Snow removal
• Occasional driving of company vehicle

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