Laborer

Canadian Pacific Kansas City

Shreveport (LA)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 58,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits
Pension plan
Employee stock plan
Fitness subsidy
Part-time studies

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is seeking a Laborer in Shreveport, LA to move, fuel, clean, test, and perform basic repairs on locomotives in a fast-paced, safety-oriented setting.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, the ability to work outdoors, and reading safety instructions in English. CDL preferred, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is around $36.40 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year working on or around heavy equipment.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays in all weather conditions.
  • Read and understand safety instructions in English.

Responsibilities

  • Fuel, sand locomotives and re-supply cab amenities while in servicing.
  • Inspect and repair locomotives, fuel tanks, cab equipment; evaluate parts for reuse or replacement.
  • Service locomotive cabs: clean cab walls, toilets, windows, floors.
  • Test cab electrical devices; set up brakes; test safety devices; complete crew forms.
  • Keep shop floors clean and orderly; remove snow around doors.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude
Safety-conscious
English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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:

The Laborer will move, fuel, clean, test and perform basic repairs on the locomotives in a fast paced, safety-oriented environment in compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and enjoys working outdoors.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Fuel, sand locomotives and re-supply cab amenities while in for servicing
  • Perform inspections and repairs on all Locomotives, fuel tanks, cab equipment and evaluate parts for reuse or replacement
  • Service locomotive cabs which include cleaning cab walls, locomotive toilets, windows and floors
  • Test all cab electrical devices, set-up cab brakes as per requirements of the train operations, test all safety devices and ensure crew to crew forms are completed
  • Clean and sweep shop floors, remove snow around doors and keep the shop area in an orderly fashion
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or general equivalency
  • Valid driver's license is required, CDL Preferred
  • Minimum 1 year working on or around heavy equipment
  • Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
  • Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English
  • Dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines/rules
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: 106496
  • Department: Mechanical Loco
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Position Type: Union
  • Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Country: United States
  • % of Travel: 0-10%
  • # of Positions: 5
  • Compensation Rate: $36.40
  • Job Available to: Internal & External

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