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75211.01 – Railway labourers

Railway labourers perform a variety of tasks to assist track maintenance workers and railway yard workers.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Railway labourer
  • Railway track labourer

Core competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to perform routine checks on railway maintenence machinery, recognize common faults and document performance data for reporting and troubleshooting purposes
  • Operation and Control to follow standard operating procedures for the safe handling of small tools, assist in the handling of railway equipment and take part in routine inspections and maintenance tasks
  • Stamina to perform tasks such as lifting heavy materials, operating railway machinery and working long hours in various weather conditions
  • Static Strength to exert strong, sustained force to lift, carry and stabilize heavy equipment, tools and construction materials, often in awkward positions, without loss of control or fatigue
  • Collaboration to demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills, adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving, in diverse tasks such as track maintenance and emergency response
  • Knowledge in Logistics to organize storage and transport of rails, ties, fasteners and maintenance equipment to work sites without delays

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Transport tools and equipment on push or hand car and perform other duties to assist railway track maintenance workers to lay, maintain and repair railway tracks
  • Cut vegetation growth from railway tracks using scythes and mowers
  • Check freight cars for physical damage and cleanliness.

Additional information

  • With experience, railway labourers may progress to railway track maintenance workers or railway yard workers.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education

Major group

75 – Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers

Sub-major group

752 – Transport drivers, operators and labourers

Minor group

7521 – Water and rail transport operators and labourers and related occupations

Unit group

75211 – Railway and motor transport labourers

Occupational profile

75211.01 – Railway labourers

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