Canadian Pacific Rail Looking for General Laborer (Track Laborer) at New York State

We are hiring out of the following locations – Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Fort Edward, Glen Falls, Whitehall, and Plattsburgh. This is a 100% travelling position where you will travel within New York and Maine. Your typical schedule will be Monday-Thursday, 4 x 10’s.

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.​​​

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To safely maintain the physical railway track within a specific territory in accordance with guidelines set forth by the FRA and Canadian Pacific.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Track maintenance and renewal work;
• Uses hand tools and small machines and may be called upon to operate large track renewal equipment;
• Standing, lifting, squatting for long periods of time;
• Ability to lift tools and equipment of 50lbs or greater.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel and have adequate transportation;
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and regulations and perform tasks in accordance with those rules;
• CDL license or in the process of obtaining one is preferred;
• Mechanical and welding experience is desirable;
• Must be able to perform physically strenuous work outdoors in all types of weather;
• Available to respond to emergent conditions 24/7/365;
• Abnormal working hours and times, may change per the collective bargaining agreement;
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements:
CP is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is a safety sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Last 7 Years employment history
• Last 3 years of driving history
• Social Security number verification
• Drug and Alcohol test

CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $23.92 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road