Rail Track Maintainer
Company: Canadian National Railway
Location: Superior
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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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, youll 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!Job
SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesMaintain CNs train rails, ties,
switches and ballasts through inspection, repair, and
replacementMaintain various hand tools for assigned workRemove and
replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchorsRepair deviations
in track surface, alignment, and gaugeInstall and repair street and
railroad crossings and assist in the replacement or repair of items
such as power-operated switches and insulated jointsUnload ballasts
and distribute track materialSort used track material for
loadingEnsure railroad right-of-way is clear of brush, vegetation,
snow and litterEnsure a safe working environment, by following CNs
safety policies and proceduresWorking ConditionsShift work, with
occasional overtime when necessaryLong periods of travel required,
including overnightPrimarily performed outdoors in various types of
weather and environmental conditionsRepetitive physical
activityPhysical: lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up
to 70 pounds occasionallyRequirementsRelevant work experience in
similar working conditions or regulatory and safety
environmentExperience operating heavy equipment and machineryHigh
School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)Valid drivers
licenseMust be at least 18 years of ageMust meet all medical
fitness for duty requirements for the position, including
requirements for SafetyAbility to work autonomously, adapt to
different situations and manage stressDemonstrate good teamwork and
maintain positive interactions with othersDedicated to getting the
job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety,
productivity and client satisfactionDisplays common sense and good
judgmentHand-eye coordinationGrasping skillsWelding
skills*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 agreement.About 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 Canadas 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.by
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