Structures Foreman

Canadian Pacific Railway; Bensenville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC) in the United States seeks a Structures Foreman to lead maintenance of bridges, trestles, buildings, and related structures. You’ll supervise crews, plan tasks, and ensure safe environments while coordinating inspections, repairs, and material needs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 18+, and a background in carpentry, masonry or welding, plus proficiency with MS Office. This is a hands-on leadership role with physical requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Background in carpentry, masonry and welding or other applicable trades.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Adept at conveying information accurately and providing straightforward directions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on railroad bridges, including timber, concrete, and steel structures
• Coordinate repair projects by securing needed materials, planning job tasks, and organizing bridge crews and work schedules
• Operate and assist with equipment and tools such as hoisting equipment, drills, jackhammers, rivet busters, chainsaws, air drills and cutting tools
• Inspect, test, and repair bridge components such as timber, bridge ties, rails, spikes, drift pins, bolts, and other fastening devices
• Carry out general upkeep, such as working at heights on ladders or scaffolding, clearing debris, and maintaining properties
• Specialize in the maintenance and repair of structures including buildings, platforms and bridges with expertise in wood framing, concrete work, snow removal, and station facilities to ensure a safe environment
• Record inspection findings, repair details, and structural conditions accurately in official inspection books and reports
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. as required

Skills

Carpentry

Masonry

Welding

MS Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career - you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As a Structures Foreman, you'll lead and oversee the maintenance of bridges, trestles, buildings, concrete foundations, retaining walls, and related structural areas to ensure a safe environment around all structures and walkways. The selected candidate will supervise crews performing restoration and repair work on timber, concrete, and steel bridges, including posting piles, installing bridge caps, bridge ties, and headwalls, as well as completing minor steel repairs such as removing rivets and replacing them with bolts.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supervise and perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on railroad bridges, including timber, concrete, and steel structures
• Coordinate repair projects by securing needed materials, planning job tasks, and organizing bridge crews and work schedules
• Operate and assist with equipment and tools such as hoisting equipment, drills, jackhammers, rivet busters, chainsaws, air drills and cutting tools
• Inspect, test, and repair bridge components such as timber, bridge ties, rails, spikes, drift pins, bolts, and other fastening devices
• Carry out general upkeep, such as working at heights on ladders or scaffolding, clearing debris, and maintaining properties
• Specialize in the maintenance and repair of structures including buildings, platforms and bridges with expertise in wood framing, concrete work, snow removal, and station facilities to ensure a safe environment
• Record inspection findings, repair details, and structural conditions accurately in official inspection books and reports
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. as required

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Background in carpentry, masonry and welding or other applicable trades
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred
• Adept at conveying information accurately and providing straightforward directions

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety-sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test, is required. Post-hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Passport verification
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
• Social Security Number verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).