About Prairie Gateway Rail

Prairie Gateway Rail Ltd. (PGR) is a Manitoba-based rail services company providing industrial rail and track services to rail-served facilities, municipalities, short lines, and infrastructure projects.

As our operations continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Trackmobile Operator / Track Maintainer to join our team.

This is a multi-faceted field position combining industrial railcar switching and railway track maintenance. It is an opportunity for an experienced rail professional to apply a broad range of skills across different customers, facilities, and projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Safely operate Trackmobile equipment for industrial railcar switching and positioning.
- Couple, uncouple, secure, and move railcars in accordance with established operating procedures.
- Conduct pre-use equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
- Perform railway track maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation.
- Remove and install ties, spikes, anchors, plates, and other track materials.
- Assist with track lifting, lining, gauging, surfacing, and tamping.
- Perform ballast placement and distribution.
- Assist with turnout and switch maintenance.
- Operate railway hand tools, hydraulic tools, track jacks, and other maintenance equipment.
- Identify and report track, equipment, and operational safety concerns.
- Complete required operating, inspection, and safety documentation.
- Maintain a safe and organized worksite.
- Work effectively with PGR supervisors, customers, contractors, and railway personnel.
- Support other railway and field activities as operational requirements dictate.

Qualifications

Required:

- Previous Trackmobile or comparable railcar mover operating experience.
- Previous railway track maintenance or construction experience.




- Knowledge of industrial railway switching and safe railcar handling practices.
- Experience working with railway track tools and materials.
- Strong safety awareness and ability to follow established operating procedures.
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a field crew.
- Flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and changing schedules when operational requirements dictate.

Considered an Asset:

- CROR or industrial railway operating qualifications.
- Track inspection experience.
- Experience operating tampers, regulators, loaders, backhoes, or other railway/heavy equipment.
- Experience working within industrial facilities or Class I railway environments.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- WHMIS and other applicable railway or construction safety training.
- Welding Experience
- TIGS Certification

Compensation $28.00–$32.00 per hour, based on demonstrated railway experience, qualifications, certifications, and equipment operating capabilities.

Overtime and additional compensation will apply where applicable.

The Right Fit for Our Team

At Prairie Gateway Rail, our work is diverse, and no two projects are exactly the same. We are looking for an experienced rail professional who enjoys that variety and takes pride in contributing across different aspects of railway operations.





This role is well suited to someone who brings both Trackmobile operating and track maintenance experience and enjoys putting those skills to work in the field. Depending on the project, you may be switching railcars at an industrial facility, supporting track maintenance and rehabilitation, working on switches and turnouts, or assisting with other rail operations.

We value people who are safety-focused, dependable, skilled, adaptable, and take pride in doing quality work. You’ll be part of a growing team where your experience matters, your contribution is valued, and there is an opportunity to take on greater responsibility as Prairie Gateway Rail continues to grow.

Why Join Prairie Gateway Rail?

PGR offers the opportunity to work across a variety of railway environments and projects while being part of a growing Manitoba rail services company.

We offer:

- Competitive hourly compensation.
- Overtime opportunities based on operational requirements.
- Varied work across industrial switching, track maintenance, and rail infrastructure projects.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities to expand your railway and equipment operating skills.
- The opportunity to grow professionally as PGR expands its operations.

Prairie Built. Rail Ready. Prairie Gateway Rail Ltd. is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Perks

- Company events
- Paid time off

Experience:
- Trackmobile: 3 years (required)
- Track Maintainer: 3 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Location:
- Winnipeg, MB (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Trackmobile Operator/Track Maintainer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Prairie Gateway Rail
📍 Winnipeg