Diesel House Laborer Canadian Pacific Kansas City United States, Minnesota, St. Paul Sep 15, 2026 Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career-you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Laborer will move, fuel, clean, test and perform basic repairs on the locomotives in a fast paced, safety-oriented environment in compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and enjoys working outdoors.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Fuel, sand locomotives and re-supply cab amenities while in for servicing

Perform inspections and repairs on all Locomotives, fuel tanks, cab equipment and evaluate parts for reuse or replacement

Service locomotive cabs which include cleaning cab walls, locomotive toilets, windows and floors

Test all cab electrical devices, set-up cab brakes as per requirements of the train operations, test all safety devices and ensure crew to crew forms are completed

Clean and sweep shop floors, remove snow around doors and keep the shop area in an orderly fashion

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or general equivalency

Valid driver's license is required, CDL Preferred

Minimum 1 year working on or around heavy equipment

Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions

Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English

Dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines/rules

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Medical and Drug Testing This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required. Background Investigation Criminal history check

Education verification

Driver's license verification and driving history

Social Security Number verification

Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

CULTURE OF INCLUSION

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Req ID:

106490

Department:

Mechanical Loco

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position Type:

Union

Location:

St. Paul, Minnesota

Country:

United States

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Travel:

0-10%

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Positions:

1

Compensation Rate:

$34.96

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