Superior Tie & Timber Maintenance Technician

CPKC

Vivian (LA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentives

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies

Job summary

CPKC, based in Vivian, LA, seeks a Superior Tie & Timber (ST&T) Maintenance Technician to keep equipment running safely and efficiently. You’ll perform welding and cutting, inspect engines, tires, hydraulic cylinders, and service fluids, following safety procedures in a collaborative, safety‑first environment.

The role offers hands‑on maintenance, opportunities to assume supervisor duties, and a culture focused on integrity, accountability, and teamwork. Local applicants preferred; travel 0–10%.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
Valid driver's license required.
Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience is an asset.
Working knowledge of rail, track materials, switches, and bridge materials is preferred.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with warehouse/heavy construction equipment.
Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.

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 team members and operators.
Assume Maintenance Supervisor duties when required.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Hydraulic experience

Rail/OTM knowledge

Computer literacy

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Warehouse equipment knowledge

Job description

Posting Start Date: 8/28/26

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).

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