Track & Rail Maintainer — Paid Training & Benefits

CN; Michigan; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Paid training

Employee share investment plan

Job summary

CN is actively seeking a Rail Track Maintainer to inspect, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballasts outdoors under varying weather conditions. The role emphasizes safety, integrity, and teamwork as you support freight distribution across North America.

Qualified candidates must meet safety and regulatory requirements, possess a high school diploma or GED, and be able to operate heavy equipment. Paid training is provided, with potential overtime and travel as part of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and inspecting rails, ties, switches and ballasts in outdoor environments.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CN's 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 replacement or repair of items.
• Unload ballasts and distribute track material.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Regulatory environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CN is actively seeking a Rail Track Maintainer to inspect, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, and ballasts outdoors under varying weather conditions. The role emphasizes safety, integrity, and teamwork as you support freight distribution across North America.

Qualified candidates must meet safety and regulatory requirements, possess a high school diploma or GED, and be able to operate heavy equipment. Paid training is provided, with potential overtime and travel as part of the job.