Rail Track Maintainer

CN; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unionized position

On-the-job training

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

CN Rail maintains and repairs rails, ties and switches to ensure safe railway operations. The role involves outdoor work in varying weather, heavy lifting, and strict safety adherence. You will inspect, repair and replace track components, operate related equipment, and support crossing installations as needed.

Need for a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license is required. This unionized position includes classroom training and potential overtime based on project demands.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Experience with heavy equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and replace rails, ties, switches and ballasts.
• Maintain hand tools and track components for assigned work.
• Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes and anchors.
• Repair track surface deviations and gauge alignment.
• Install or repair street and railroad crossings and related components.
• Unload and sort ballast and track materials for loading.
• Follow CN safety policies to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Rail inspection equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The Rail Track Maintainer is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts. The role performs outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment.

Main 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 the 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

Working Conditions

• Shift work, with occasional overtime when necessary
• Long periods of travel required, including overnight
• Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
• Repetitive physical activity
• Physical: lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally
• Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed

Experience

• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Valid driver's licence

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stressDemonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety, productivity and client satisfaction
• Displays common sense and good judgment
• Hand-eye coordination
• Grasping skills
• Welding skills*
• Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules*
• *Any knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Additional Information (If Any)

The incumbent receives classroom training over a period of 3 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 training is mandatory in order to work as a Rail Track Maintainer. This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.