Railway Infrastructure Technician

3 weeks ago

Chetwynd, Canada CN Full time
About the Role

The Rail Track Maintainer is a critical position at CN, responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our rail network. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will play a vital role in inspecting, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballasts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Inspect and maintain CN's train rails, ties, switches, and ballasts to ensure optimal performance and safety.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks, including repairing deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge.
  • Install and repair street and railroad crossings, as well as assist in the replacement or repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints.
  • Unload ballasts and distribute track material, and sort used track material for loading.
  • Ensure railroad right-of-way is clear of brush, vegetation, snow, and litter.
  • Adhere to CN's safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
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 demands include lifting and carrying 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 license.
  • 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.
Training and Development

The incumbent receives classroom training over a period of 3 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.

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