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Rail Track Maintainer

4 months ago


Atikokan ON, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time
Rail Track Maintainer

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. Working on a crew, you’ll be part of an ever-changing, safety-first work environment that ensures our infrastructure is safe, sound and train-ready. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us

Job Summary

The Rail Track Maintainer is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts. The role performs outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment.

Major Responsibilities
Maintain CN’s train 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 the replacement or repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
Unload ballasts and distribute track material
Sort used track material for loading
Ensure railroad right-of-way is clear of brush, vegetation, snow and litter
Ensure a safe working environment, by following CN’s safety policies and procedures
Working Conditions
Shift work, with occasional overtime when necessary
Long periods of travel required, including overnight
Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
Repetitive physical activity
Physical: lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally
Requirements
Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment
Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Valid driver’s licence
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety
Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress
Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety, productivity and client satisfaction
Displays common sense and good judgment
Hand-eye coordination
Grasping skills
Welding skills*
Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules*

*Any knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Training

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 is mandatory in order to work as a Rail Track Maintainer.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natu ral resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.