Rail Track Maintainer — Outdoor Hands-On Role

Canadian National Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESIP

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

CN is seeking a Rail Track Maintainer to inspect, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches and ballasts outdoors in various weather conditions, ensuring safe track operations. You will perform hands-on maintenance, unload ballast, and assist with crossings while following safety policies.

Training is provided, and the role is unionized with pay/benefits governed by the collective agreement. The position requires physical endurance, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and frequent

Qualifications

• Experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet medical fitness for duty requirements including safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CN's train rails, ties, switches and ballasts through inspection, repair, and replacement.
• Maintain various hand tools for assigned work.
• Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors.
• Repair deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge.
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings and assist in replacement or repair of switches and insulated joints.
• Unload ballasts and distribute track material.
• Sort used track material for loading.
• Ensure railroad right-of-way is clear of brush, vegetation, snow and litter.
• Follow CN safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Experience operating heavy equipment

Autonomous work capability

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver's licence

Job description

CN is seeking a Rail Track Maintainer to inspect, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches and ballasts outdoors in various weather conditions, ensuring safe track operations. You will perform hands-on maintenance, unload ballast, and assist with crossings while following safety policies.

Training is provided, and the role is unionized with pay/benefits governed by the collective agreement. The position requires physical endurance, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and frequent