Assistant Track Foreman

CN; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail industry is seeking an Assistant Track Maintenance Foreman. This role involves supervising track maintenance crews, ensuring safety compliance, and performing physical inspections and repairs on track components. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. This position offers a unionized environment with required training upon hiring.

Qualifications

• Foreman or supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain track structure and right-of-way.
• Supervise and develop track forces for quality maintenance.
• Implement safety directives and assist in safety program development.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

The Assistant Track Maintenance Foremen is responsible for the maintenance of track components. The position leads crews to ensure that fixtures on the railroad work properly. The incumbent participates in inspecting, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballast.

Major Responsibilities

1. Inspect and maintain track structure and right-of-way to CN’s specifications
2. Supervise and develop track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance
3. Inspect track work on completion and approve track for service
4. Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standards
5. Implement safety directives
6. Assist in the development of safety programs and goals
7. Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors
8. Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
9. Install and repair street and railroad crossings
10. Assist in the replacement and repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
11. Help to unload ballast as well as unload and distribute track material
12. Sort used track material for loading, which may be loaded by hand
13. Clear brush, vegetation, snow, and litter from railroad right-of-way
14. Establish and maintain drainage
15. Clean up after work completion
16. Comply with track safety standards, Operating Rules, and Safe work procedures
17. Complete work, material inventory, and inspections reports

Working Conditions

1. Must be available to work shifts, away from home on various work cycles, and occasional overtime
2. Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions, involving physical work
3. Must be able to perform repetitive physical activities
4. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds (22 kg) frequently and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally
5. Must have good eye-hand coordination and grasping

Requirements

1. Foreman or supervisory experience
2. Experience in similar working conditions
3. High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
4. Valid Driver’s License
5. Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
6. Collaborates with others and shares information
7. Communicates with impact
8. Sets direction and inspires others
9. Leads by example for the safety and security of all
10. Considers ESG principles in all operations
11. Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules
12. Any experience / education / skills / knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Training

Upon hiring, the position attends formal and on-the-job training. The incumbent is required to complete the training program successfully. The position receives classroom training over a period of 4 weeks at 40 hours per week. The training is primarily on health and safety rules and basic machine operator procedures. Successful completion of the classroom and on-the-job training is mandatory to continue employment.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.