Railway Track Welder

1 month ago

High Prairie, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time
Job Summary

The Track Welder is a critical role in ensuring the safety and integrity of our railway infrastructure. As a Track Welder, you will be responsible for welding and repairing steel tracks, as well as performing other activities to maintain the condition of our tracks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Use stick electrodes and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) to weld and repair steel tracks
  • Utilize high frequency tools to inspect and repair track components
  • Weld and grind carbon steel and manganese track components
  • Inspect track work on completion and approve track
  • Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standards
  • Remove and replace defective ties, rail spikes, and anchors
  • Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
  • Install and repair street and railroad crossings
  • Assist in replacing and repairing items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
  • Unload and assist in unloading ballasts
  • Unload and distribute track material
  • Sort used track material for loading, which may be loaded by hand
  • Clear brush, vegetation, snow, and litter from railroad right-of-way
  • Establish and maintain drainage
  • Clean up after work completion
  • Comply with track safety standards, operating rules, and safe work procedures
  • Complete work, material inventory, and inspections reports
Working Conditions

This role requires working in various types of weather conditions, with regular exposure to dust, pollen, noise, and vibrations. You must be able to work outdoors, sometimes away from home, and occasional overtime. You will also be required to use various common and specialized hand tools, including a respirator for some tasks.

Requirements
  • Federal and provincial welding qualification or equivalent experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Valid Driver's License, Class 3 in Quebec or equivalent in other provinces
  • Collaborates with others and shares information
  • Sets direction and inspires others
  • Demonstrates active listening
  • Experience in similar working conditions
  • Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules
  • Operator qualifications and experience
  • Experience and training in Mechanical
  • Post secondary trade education
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.

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

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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