Railway and motor transport labourers
National Occupation Code (NOC): 7622
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.
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Job Duties for Railway and motor transport labourers
Railway labourers
- 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.
Motor transport labourers
- Assist truck and delivery drivers to load and unload vehicles
- Perform labouring duties in warehouses.
Working Conditions for Railway and motor transport labourers
Work is performed indoors and outdoors, depending on the occupation or task. Safety measures must be followed to prevent injury from tools, equipment, and vehicles in motion.
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