Manager Bridge Maintenance

Canadian Pacific Railway; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a bridge inspector, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and constructing essential railway structures. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team while ensuring safety and compliance across a vast territory. As part of an innovative organization, you will be at the forefront of connecting communities and supporting economic growth. With a competitive benefits package and a commitment to professional development, this role is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in the railway industry.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Employer-funded Retirement Plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Experience in railroad bridge construction is an asset.
• Must be or become a qualified bridge inspector.

Responsibilities

• Inspect bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
• Develop multi-year construction and maintenance plans.
• Supervise staff to ensure safe and effective work.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership

Computer literacy

Education

Engineering degree or Technologist experience

Bridge inspection qualification

Job description

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Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose, and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

You will be responsible for ensuring the inspection, maintenance, and construction of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other railway structures, including buildings and facilities. Your territory will be from Kansas City to Chicago. You will oversee an average of 12 unionized employees to ensure safety and efficiency, fully compliant with standards, policies, regulations, and operating rules. Additionally, you will provide leadership to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the railway related to the Structures Department.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Inspect bridges, culverts, and retaining walls
• Develop and execute multi-year construction and maintenance plans for the assigned territory
• Ensure work complies with collective bargaining agreements
• Supervise and lead staff to ensure safe and effective work
• Manage budgets for construction and maintenance projects

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in Engineering (Engineer/Technologist) is an asset
• Experience in railroad bridge construction is an asset
• Must be or become a qualified bridge inspector
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, and computer literacy
• Experience leading a team of direct reports

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer-funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As a North American employer, the location of your position may change based on organizational needs.

Medical Requirements:

Operating safely is core to CPKC. All new hires for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment medical, including physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug assessments. Pre-employment drug tests are also required. Candidates in the Trainee Program will need to pass a drug test during training to qualify.

Drug Test Elements:

All new hires must undergo a drug screen to ensure safety and a drug-free environment.

Clearances Required:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Last 3 years of driving history
• Last 7 years of employment history, including military service
• Social Security verification

Management Conductor Program:

This program offers a pathway to becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer, which may require certification maintenance.

CPKC is an equal opportunity employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Details:

• Type: Full-Time
• Type: Non-Union
• Location: Davenport, IA, US; Chicago, IL, US; Kansas City, MO, US
• Travel: 70-80%
• Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Open to: Internal & External applicants

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