Superior Tie & Timber Maintenance Technician

Canadian Pacific Railway; Vivian (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Employee share purchase

Performance incentive

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Superior Tie & Timber Maintenance Technician in Vivian, LA. You’ll perform hands-on maintenance, service, and repair of rail equipment, including welding and cutting, inspecting engines, tires, hydraulic cylinders, and fluids, while upholding safety standards.

The role emphasizes reliability and timely repairs, with opportunities to step in as Maintenance Supervisor when needed, and to align with CPKC’s safety culture and values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience preferred.
• Familiarity with rail, track material (OTM), switches, and bridge materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Use welding and cutting tools to complete equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Inspect and replace key equipment components, including engines, tires, hydraulic cylinders, and related parts.
• Service engines and exchange equipment fluids as required.
• Follow established safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment for yourself, plant workers, and equipment operators.
• Assume Maintenance Supervisor duties when required.
• Demonstrate CPKC’s Vision, Values, and Culture in every interaction with team members, clients, and stakeholders

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Welding

Rail knowledge

Safety practices

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rail knowledge

Switches

Bridge materials

Warehouse equipment

Heavy construction equipment

Job description

Superior Tie & Timber Maintenance Technician Job Description Job Alerts Link Superior Tie & Timber Maintenance Technician

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 Superior Tie & Timber(ST&T) Maintenance Technician, you’ll play an important role in keeping equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this hands‑on role, you’ll use your mechanical skills to maintain, service, and repair equipment, including performing welding and cutting work, inspecting and replacing key components such as engines, tires, and hydraulic cylinders, and servicing engines and fluids as needed. The selected candidate will help create a safe and productive work environment by following established safety procedures and supporting the well‑being of fellow team members, plant workers, and equipment operators.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintain, service, and repair equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations
• Use welding and cutting tools to complete equipment repairs and maintenance
• Inspect and replace key equipment components, including engines, tires, hydraulic cylinders, and related parts
• Service engines and exchange equipment fluids as required
• Follow established safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment for yourself, plant workers, and equipment operators
• Assume Maintenance Supervisor duties when required
• Demonstrate CPKC’s Vision, Values, and Culture in every interaction with team members, clients, and stakeholders

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Valid driver’s license
• Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of rail, other track material (OTM), switches, and bridge materials, with the ability to sort, stack, store, and handle materials appropriately
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of warehouse and/or heavy construction equipment
• Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures

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
• Part-time studies program

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.

Background Investigation

• 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).

• Req ID: 106425
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Vivian, Louisiana
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 6
• Job Available to: Internal & External