Location: New York,NY, USA
** Track Laborer - NEUS**
* Department: Engineering
* Job Type: Full-Time
* Position Type: Union
* Location: New York Wide,
* Compensation Rate: $23.92 to $26.58 per hour
**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 10s.**
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 ???
**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.**