Careers: Full-time
Trackman
Support railway construction and maintenance as part of a field crew.
About the role
Trackmen are the core of every gang. The role is physical, outdoors, and hands-on, and it is where most people start a railway career with Ironhorse.
Long days outside in all weather, working as part of a crew on rotations away from home during the construction season. Training on equipment and railway rules happens on the job.
- Location
- Western Canada
- Role type
- Full-time
- Base
- Crews stage from Crossfield, Alberta, north of Calgary, with rotations to job sites across Western Canada.
- Current vacancy
- Confirmed by the team when you enquire. Rotation, start date, compensation, and required qualifications are set for each opening.
Typical work
- Assist with track materials, tools, and work-site preparation
- Carry out assigned tie, rail, fastening, and maintenance tasks
- Follow site briefings and communicate conditions to the foreman
- Operate hand tools and small track equipment as trained
- Keep the work site clean and clear before handback
What to bring
- Railway, construction, or other outdoor field experience
- Relevant safety tickets and tools or equipment used
- Home region, availability, and willingness to travel
Assets
- Prior railway or heavy civil experience
- Valid driver's licence
- First aid or other safety certifications
Apply for this role
Ironhorse works across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Include your home region and travel availability. This overview describes typical work; the current vacancy and its full requirements are confirmed when you enquire.
Send your details and resume
Use the application form on any role page, or email the same details with your resume attached. Include the role, your home region, relevant tickets, and when you could start.
Ironhorse confirms the opening
The team confirms whether the role is currently open and what the location, rotation, and start date look like.
Conversation and qualifications
A phone or in-person conversation covers experience, tickets, and travel availability. Railway rules and safety training are arranged where needed.
Start with the crew
New hires start with a crew under a foreman, with equipment and railway training on the job.
Prefer email? Email your resume
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