Rail saw operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for rail saw operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for rail saw operator is 74200 (Railway yard and track maintenance workers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
74200
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 74200 covers
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.
| Unit group | 74200 — Railway yard and track maintenance workers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Railway yard workers
- Operate control panel switches from railway yard tower to set traffic signals and to activate train switches that regulate railway traffic in railway yards
- Operate car retarders, turntables and track switches to align locomotives and cars as required for coupling, uncoupling or servicing
- Switch cars according to instructions which indicate the location, disposition and number of cars
- Lubricate moving parts of railway cars and locomotives.
- Railway track maintenance workers
To use NOC 74200 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 74200 →
Other job titles under NOC 74200
- Railway equipment operator
- Railway track patroller
- Ballast regulator operator - railway
- Car controller - railway
- Control tower operator - railway
- Machine operator - railway
- Railway trackman/woman
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 74200, one of these may fit better:
- Chief rail traffic controller — NOC 72604 (Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators, TEER 2)
- Light rail transit operator — NOC 73301 (Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators, TEER 3)
- Rail operations superintendent — NOC 70020 (Managers in transportation, TEER 0)
- Rail traffic controller — NOC 72604 (Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators, TEER 2)
- Rail vehicle mechanic — NOC 72403 (Railway carmen/women, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for rail saw operator?+
In NOC 2021, "rail saw operator" is an example title in unit group 74200 — Railway yard and track maintenance workers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is rail saw operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 74200 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does rail saw operator get extra CRS points?+
NOC 74200 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a rail saw operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 74200 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says rail saw operator but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 74200. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.