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Laborer

@ RailWorks

Vancouver, BC · Surrey, BC

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Overview

RailWorks is hiring a beginner Laborer to perform physical construction and track maintenance work at outdoor rail sites. The role covers site preparation, track component replacement, traffic control and basic tool use. The posting states benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match.

Responsibilities:

  • Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards
  • Replace track and track components such as ties and rails
  • Control traffic near work zones
  • Observe and report track defects
  • Dig holes and trenches

Requirements summary:

  • 0 to 12 months of relevant construction experience
  • Ability to understand and follow safety rules
  • Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation
  • Available to travel

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement plan
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors

Employer posting date
2026-10-17
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-17

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Experience0+ years
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingOutdoors, Construction site
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer none
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus

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RailWorks

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North America's leading provider of rail infrastructure solutions

Full company description

RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada. As a company, RailWorks believes that great work comes from commitment – commitment to quality, commitment to consistency, commitment to safety. When we commit to better work, we’re not just doing well by our customers; we’re also protecting the people important to us and paying homage to a long history of world-class service. What We Do: - Rail Construction & Maintenance - Signals & Communications - Steel ties and turnouts via our NARSTCO division - Maintenance of Way services Our Customers: - Transit authorities and transportation agencies/departments - Railroads of all sizes - Passenger and commuter rail lines - Private industries serviced by rail

LinkedIn followers
35,347
People associated on LinkedIn
804
Reported office locations
  • 5 Penn Plaza, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001, US
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Railroad
  • Transportation
  • Construction, repair and maintenance
Other recorded names
  • RailWorks
  • RailWorks Corporation
Specialties
  • Rail Track Construction
  • Maintenance and Rehabilitation
  • Transit Systems Contracting
  • Signals and Communications
  • and Steel ties
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada. As a company, RailWorks believes that great work comes from commitment – commitment to quality, commitment to consistency, commitment to safety. When we commit to better work, we’re not just doing well by our customers; we’re also protecting the people important to us and paying…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersNew York, NY
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1998
SpecialtiesRail Track ConstructionMaintenance and RehabilitationTransit Systems ContractingSignals and Communicationsand Steel ties
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Job description

Job ID: 20117

Benefits Offering

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Compensation

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Position Summary

Performs a variety of tasks involving physical labor at construction sites, utilizing hand and power tools and other equipment. This position is considered at a beginner level.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

  • Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
  • Measures, marks, and records openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed.
  • Controls traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
  • Removes and replaces track and track components (e.g., ties, rails, bars, etc.)
  • Slides and aligns tie plates.
  • Observes condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way to detect and report problems or defects.
  • Digs holes and trenches.
  • Utilizes basic hand tools (e.g., sledgehammer, pick, track wrench, spike maul etc.) and follows basic tool maintenance.
  • Complies with all company and railroad safety rules, practices, and regulations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A minimum of 0-12 months of relevant construction experience
  • Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and available to travel.
  • Works outdoors at construction sites
  • Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling of materials, equipment, and tools
  • Uses hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, and/or assemble objects and tools
  • Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries heavy objects, machinery, and tools up to 50 pounds
  • Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
  • Exposed to loud noise
  • May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage
  • Must wear appropriate safety equipment, such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection, as required by the company.

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.

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