Labourer/hostler

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Job Description

Labourers/Tractor Operator/Hostlers (LTOH) are responsible for various tasks in a safety-oriented environment, including operating heavy equipment and locomotives. In addition they are required to handle hazardous materials. LTOH operate various types of equipment, such as dolly, high-pressure washing machine, shovel and wheelbarrow. They drive various vehicles, including trucks, forklifts, cranes & locomotives, outside and around the shop. They are required to wear protective clothing and equipment - work with soaps, caustic solutions and fuel oil. Must also successfully pass the Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) - Rule 105, Shop Locomotive Operation (SLO) courses and practical on the job hostling evaluation and be able to obtain a CN periodic medical card.

Working Conditions:

• Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and occasionally up to 85 pounds (39 kg).
• Frequent climbing/balancing, grasping, and good eye-hand coordination.
• Exposure to heat, cold, water, oil, grease, battery acid, fumes and noise.

Employment Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
• High School diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)

Asset:

• Vocational/technical training and/or knowledge of Rail Operating Rules.
  

The ideal candidate profile:

• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress.
• Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others.
• Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Ability to determine the condition of objects/parts for wear and/or defects.

The incumbent receives paid classroom and on-the-job training. Successful completion of the training program is mandatory in order to work as a Labourer.

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 natural 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.

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