About the position
The Rail Track Maintainer position at CN is a vital role within the rail operations sector, focusing on the inspection, repair, and replacement of essential railway components such as rails, ties, switches, and ballasts. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy physical labor and working outdoors, as it requires performing tasks in various weather conditions and environmental settings. Safety is a paramount concern, and the role demands adherence to CN's safety policies and procedures to ensure a secure working environment for all team members. As a Rail Track Maintainer, you will work as part of a crew, contributing to the maintenance of CN's infrastructure, which is crucial for the safe and efficient operation of trains. The job involves a variety of responsibilities, including maintaining hand tools, repairing track deviations, and ensuring that the railroad right-of-way is clear of obstructions. The work environment is dynamic, with the potential for travel and shift work, including occasional overtime. The physical demands of the job include lifting and carrying heavy materials, making it essential for candidates to be physically fit and capable of handling the rigors of outdoor work. Training for this position includes a mandatory four-week classroom program focused on health and safety rules and basic machine operation procedures. Successful completion of this training is required to perform the duties of a Rail Track Maintainer. This role is part of a unionized workforce, meaning that pay and benefits are determined by the collective agreement in place, ensuring fair compensation and support for employees.
Responsibilities
- Maintain CN's train rails, ties, switches and ballasts through inspection, repair, and replacement
- Maintain various hand tools for assigned work
- Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors
- Repair deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
- Install and repair street and railroad crossings and assist in the replacement or repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
- Unload ballasts and distribute track material
- Sort used track material for loading
- Ensure railroad right-of-way is clear of brush, vegetation, snow and litter
- Ensure a safe working environment, by following CN's safety policies and procedures
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 (considered an asset)
- Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules (considered an asset)
Nice-to-haves
- Welding skills
- Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules
Benefits
- Unionized position with governed pay and benefits
- Training provided for health and safety rules and basic machine operation procedures
