Rail Track Pro: Outdoor Hands-On Role

Canadian National Inc.; High Level; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share investment plan (ESIP)

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

CN is seeking a Rail Track Maintainer to inspect, repair and replace rails, ties, switches and ballasts in outdoor conditions. The role entails working in various weather and environments and emphasizes safety and efficiency.

Selected candidates will undergo a three-week safety and operator training, with overtime and travel as required. This is a unionized position governed by the applicable collective agreement.

Qualifications

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

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 items such as power-operated 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.
• Ensure a safe working environment, by following CN's safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety minded

Autonomy

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Rail signaling knowledge

Job description

CN is seeking a Rail Track Maintainer to inspect, repair and replace rails, ties, switches and ballasts in outdoor conditions. The role entails working in various weather and environments and emphasizes safety and efficiency.

Selected candidates will undergo a three-week safety and operator training, with overtime and travel as required. This is a unionized position governed by the applicable collective agreement.