Overview
Outlook
Data
Training
Description
Railway and motor transport labourers perform a variety of tasks to assist track maintenance workers and railway yard workers, or motor transport operators. They are employed by railway transport companies and motor transport companies.
Job Titles
- Railway labourer
- Railway track labourer
Main 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.
Workplaces
- Railway transport companies
Skills
- Equipment and Tool Selection
- Operation and Control
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Preventative Maintenance
- Coordinating
Abilities
- Dynamic Strength
- Stamina
- Static Strength
- Trunk Strength
- Auditory Attention
Personal Attributes
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Social Orientation
- Active Learning
- Attention to Detail
Similar Occupations
- Material handlers (75101)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $15.00 | $20.00 | $28.00 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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