Job Description

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!

Role:

Bridges & Structures Employees work outside assisting with replacing or repairing worn or broken components and fabrication, and erection of new components for timber, concrete and steel railway structures, including bridges and culverts. This position leads to advanced positions within Bridges & Structures, such as Steel Bridge Worker and / or Carpenter.

Critical performance areas include the following:

• Fabrication, Assembly and Erection of Timber, Concrete and Steel Railway Bridge Components
• Use of various common and specialized hand tools
• Use of various air, hydraulic and electric tools
• Preparation and minor maintenance of tools for assigned work
• Removal and replacement of defective bridge, culvert and other structural components
• Loading/unloading, sorting, shovelings and distribution of various materials
• Clean-up after work completion

Working conditions:

Employees work in a unionized environment as crew members to perform various maintenance, repair and replacement tasks, in a safety sensitive environment around heavy moving equipment outdoors in all weather conditions.

Exposure to harsh outdoor weather conditions (heat and cold) and noisy conditions.

Employment requirements:

• Ability to follow strict guidelines regarding safe work practices in a safety sensitive environment
• Capable of climbing and working at heights using fall protection equipment
• Physical labour experience is a definite asset including lifting, occasionally heavy lifting
• Ability to lift from 50 lbs to 85 lbs
• Must be qualified to operate the moveable span of Bridges and all duties associated with the movement of rail and marine traffic transiting the bridge (2nd Narrows, Fraser River, and Lulu Island Bridges)
• Must have valid CROR Engineering Rules Card and valid Driver\'s License
• Must have good and efficient command of the English language - both verbal and written
• Will be required to obtain a Marine Radio License
• Will be required to obtain Bridgetender Rules
• Must be required to learn basic computer skills
• Capable of working various shifts, including nights, weekends & holidays
• Required to work away from home sometimes for extended periods of time
• Completion of high school or a general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Will be required to assist with maintenance when not bridge tending

Training:

CN offers classroom and on-the-job training, as well as competitive wages and health benefits package.

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.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 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.

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