Track Labourer - Sault Ste Marie, ON

Watco Transloading LLC; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Leadership and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Watco Transloading LLC is seeking a Track Laborer to inspect, repair, and maintain railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe service for customers. The role involves manual labor, learning track authority, and complying with safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities include inspecting, loading/unloading, and installing track components, reading schematics, and reporting on safety and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass required safety and operating rule trainings listed in the posting.
• Strong willingness to perform manual labor and operate heavy equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe service.
• Assist with loading/unloading, installation of rails and track components, and maintenance of track turnout.
• Read and apply safety rules, instructions, and regulations; report any incidents promptly.
• Perform general track-related construction, demolition, and cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Communicate effectively and work safely following company policies.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support‑services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco .
Here's what you can expect from Watco:

Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
Competitive compensation and benefits
Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Track Laborer will be required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service for our customers. The Track Labor position is a manual labor position, which requires that the individual becomes proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Track Laborer will assist with inspecting, loading & unloading, distribution and installation of rail, rail components, cross ties, switch ties, ballasts, and other track materials
Assist with inspecting, grinding, fabrication and repair of rail and track components
Assist with inspection, maintenance, repair and construction of track turnouts, switch stands, and track infrastructure
Assist with inspection, construction, demolition, and maintenance of track surface structure, gauge, tie removal and disposal, tie replacement and roadbed rehabilitation
Inspect, protect, construct, maintain, and repair road crossings, bridges, culverts and tunnels, facilities, snow fences, signs and equipment
Cut and dispose of vegetation using tools, equipment and manual labor
The Track Laborer will clean ice, snow, dirt and debris from switches
Remove snow, ice or other foreign materials from track infrastructure
Accurate and timely reporting as required
Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations
The Track Laborer must communicate professionally and effectively
Learn, understand and apply a comprehensive understanding of track authority
Comply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines
Practice safe work habits and follow company and industry policies, procedures and regulations
Respond promptly to any accident, incident or emergency call
Read gauges, precision measuring instruments, schematics and maintenance manuals 100% of the time
Operate equipment such as backhoe and track hoe
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Must be able to pass the training courses below:
Track Ground School
Federal Railroad Administration General Code of Operating Rules written test
Roadway Worker Protection Worker written test
Fall Protection written test
Maintenance of Way safety written test
MSHA/OSHA training and certification (if required on site).

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent