Welder (Shift

Enjoying physical labour and working outdoors as well as being safety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN. If you like being part of a team and working in different locations every day, a rewarding career in track maintenance will appeal to you. The Track Welder is responsible for welding and repairing steel and manages track components. Use stick electrodes and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Remove and replace defective ties, rail spikes, and anchors
Establish and maintain drainage
Complete work, material inventory, and inspections reports
Must be available to work shifts, extensive hours, sometimes away from home, and occasional overtime
Ability to work outdoor in various types of weather conditions with regular exposure to dust, pollen, noise, and vibrations
Federal and provincial welding qualification or equivalent experience
Valid Driver’s License, Class 3 in Quebec or equivalent in other provinces
Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules*
Experience and training in Mechanical*
Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
Training
The incumbent attends formal and on-the-job training. The role is required to complete the training program successfully. The incumbent receives classroom training over a period of 4 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 and on-the-job training is mandatory to continue employment.
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