Laborer/Hostler- EN

Qualified rate: $37.80 per hour. New hires may start at a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period.

About the role

CN offers opportunities for skilled tradespeople in a safety-focused, team environment. As a Laborer/Hostler, you’ll work on state-of-the-art locomotives and freight cars, contributing to operations that support the economy. The role includes paid training to evolve your skills and is performed outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including dollies, high-pressure-washing machines, shovels, and wheelbarrows
• Drive vehicles including trucks, forklifts, and cranes
• Operate locomotives
• Carry out a variety of general tasks as needed
• Ensure a safe working environment

Working Conditions

• Available to work shifts, weekends, holidays, nights, and occasional overtime
• Partially performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
• Regular exposure to heat, cold, water, noise, and hazardous materials including oil, grease, battery acid, and fumes
• Protective clothing and equipment required
• Work at heights with fall restraint
• Physical demands: lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 85 pounds occasionally; bend, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, and perform overhead work

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations, and manage stress
• Good verbal, reading comprehension, and writing skills
• Ability to determine the condition of objects and parts for wear and defects
• Dedicated to meeting established standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction
• Hand-eye coordination
• Vocational and technical training and/or knowledge of Rail Operating Rules

Training

The incumbent receives paid classroom and on-the-job training. Successful completion of the training program is mandatory. Training structure includes:

• 3 weeks at CN Campus (classroom training and knowledge checks)
• 2+ weeks working at a local shop (on-the-job training)
• 3 weeks at CN Campus

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

Benefits

• Employee Share Investment Plan (ESIP)
• Pension
• Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB)
• Other perks

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. CN safely transports over 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America annually via an 18,800-mile rail network connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South. CN contributes to community prosperity and sustainable trade, with a commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. CN is dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive, and sustainable railroad.