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NOC 74200 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Railway yard and track maintenance workers. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Trades, transport & equipment operators
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Definition
Railway yard workers regulate yard traffic, couple and uncouple trains and perform related yard activities. Railway track maintenance workers operate machines and equipment to lay, maintain and repair railway tracks. They are employed by railway transport companies.
Main duties
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, railway yard and track maintenance workers are classified under NOC code 74200. This occupation falls under TEER 4, which typically requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. These workers are primarily employed by railway transport companies to establish, maintain, and repair railway tracks and associated infrastructure across Canada.
Key duties for NOC 74200 occupations include operating track maintenance machines and equipment, laying and repairing track components such as rails, ties, and switches, and clearing debris or snow from tracks and yard areas. They may also assist in installing and maintaining railway signals and other trackside equipment. Strict adherence to safety protocols and physical stamina are standard prerequisites for candidates in this field.
For immigration purposes, individuals with experience in NOC 74200 may qualify for select Canadian immigration pathways. Because this is classified as a TEER 4 occupation, applicants often target specific streams under the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) or the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) that accommodate semi-skilled workers.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Railway yard and track maintenance workers is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Railway yard and track maintenance workers is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.