Rail Track Machine Operator – Travel & Growth

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 107,453,000 - 123,984,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and competitive benefits

Competitive company pension and/or.ret

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City seeks a Machine Operator to set up, maintain, and operate heavy equipment used in railroad track construction and maintenance. As part of the Section Gang, you will support laying, repair, and upkeep of tracks across mainline service areas, plant yards, and yards.

The role requires 3+ years operating heavy machinery, a valid Class B CDL, and the ability to read schematics or blueprints.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating heavy machinery.
• Ability to read schematics or blueprints.
• Valid Class B CDL required.
• Willingness to travel 20–30%.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair and adjust track switches using appropriate tools and replacement parts.
• Cut rails to specified lengths with rail saws.
• Operate track-wrench machines to tighten or loosen rail joint bolts.
• Drill holes in rails, tie plates, or fishplates for bolts and spikes using power drills.
• Clear tracks and switch boxes of debris, ice, or snow.
• Operate spike pullers to remove old spikes from ties.
• Grind rail ends to achieve smooth joints using portable grinders.
• Operate spike-driving machines to secure rails to ties.
• Dress and reshape worn or damaged switch points or frogs with power grinders.
• Operate vehicles that lay rails and tracks over designated sections for construction, repair, or maintenance.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Measurement tools

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Communication

CDL Class B

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Railroad equipment

Job description

Canadian Pacific Kansas City seeks a Machine Operator to set up, maintain, and operate heavy equipment used in railroad track construction and maintenance. As part of the Section Gang, you will support laying, repair, and upkeep of tracks across mainline service areas, plant yards, and yards.

The role requires 3+ years operating heavy machinery, a valid Class B CDL, and the ability to read schematics or blueprints.