Railway and Motor Transport Labourers
(NOC 7622)
in All Trades and TransportationRailway and motor transport labourers do a variety of tasks to help track maintenance workers and railway yard workers, or motor transport operators. They work for railway transport companies and motor transport companies.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
Hourly Pay
$14.50
Minimum$15.00
Median$22.50
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$18,644
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Hourly Pay
$15.00
Minimum$24.00
Median$37.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$7,580
Minimum$37,269
Median$79,787
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Railway and motor transport labourers do a variety of tasks to help track maintenance workers and railway yard workers, or motor transport operators. They work for railway transport companies and motor transport companies.
Job duties
Railway labourers:
- Carry tools and equipment on push or hand car and do other duties to help railway track maintenance workers to lay, maintain and fix railway tracks.
- Cut vegetation growth from railway tracks using scythes and mowers.
- Check freight cars for physical damage and cleanliness.
Motor transport labourers:
- Help truck and delivery drivers to load and unload vehicles.
- Carry out labouring duties in warehouses.
Sample job titles
- car checker - railway
- delivery truck helper
- furniture mover helper
- mover helper
- railway labourer
- signal gang helper
- swamper - truck transport
- truck driver helper
Skills
- You need good health, physical stamina, and strength. Agility, coordination, and a mechanical ability would be helpful. You must be able to take direction and be able to carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- Some high school is usually required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
Other considerations
- Railway labourers may move to railway track maintenance workers or railway yard workers with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Cape Breton
N/AHalifax
N/ASouthern
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Construction
Retail trade
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
25-34
15-24
65+
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
N/ALess than high school
N/ATrade Certification
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ABachelor
N/ACompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Trade Certification
$46,494 median annual incomeHigh school
$31,260 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$42,050 median annual incomeLess than high school
$28,319 median annual incomeBachelor
$30,527 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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