Job Description

Rail Track MaintainerEnjoying 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: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:\xc2\xb7 Maintain CN\'s train rails, ties, switches and ballasts through inspection, repair, and replacement\xc2\xb7 Maintain various hand tools for assigned work\xc2\xb7 Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors\xc2\xb7 Repair deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge\xc2\xb7 Install and repair street and railroad crossings and assist in the replacement or repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints\xc2\xb7 Unload ballasts and distribute track material\xc2\xb7 Sort used track material for loading\xc2\xb7 Ensure railroad right-of-way is clear of brush, vegetation, snow and litter\xc2\xb7 Ensure a safe working environment, by following CN\'s safety policies and proceduresWorking Conditions:\xc2\xb7 Shift work, with occasional overtime when necessary\xc2\xb7 Long periods of travel required, including overnight\xc2\xb7 Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions\xc2\xb7 Repetitive physical activity\xc2\xb7 Physical: lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionallyRequirements:\xc2\xb7 Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment\xc2\xb7 Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery\xc2\xb7 High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)\xc2\xb7 Valid driver\'s license\xc2\xb7 Must be at least 18 years of age\xc2\xb7 Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety\xc2\xb7 Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress\xc2\xb7 Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others\xc2\xb7 Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety, productivity and client satisfaction\xc2\xb7 Displays common sense and good judgment\xc2\xb7 Hand-eye coordination\xc2\xb7 Grasping skills\xc2\xb7 Welding skills*\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules**Any knowledge for these above would be considered as an assetTrainingThe 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 agreementAbout CNCN 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified 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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