Track Laborer

CPKC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading railway company as a Track Laborer, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and constructing railway tracks. This entry-level position offers a variety of responsibilities including physical work and requires strong communication skills. CPKC values diversity and offers a competitive benefits package, making it an excellent place to build your career.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive pension and retirement plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to pass required job tasks and safety instructions.
• Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and construct railway tracks to ensure safety.
• Replace and repair track defects, install railway ties.
• Respond to emergencies and track outages.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift 50lbs or greater

Experience in outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Advisor - Engineering

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:

Section Laborer position only

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
• Work shifts and start times are set on a weekly basis and may change daily if required, daily work shifts can start at any time, night or day
  
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Previous outdoor work experience in all weather conditions (rain, direct sunlight, snow etc.)
• 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: 104682
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: $30.21
• Job Available to: Internal & External
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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