Rail Track Maintainer- EN

About the role

The Rail Track Maintainer at CN is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and replacing tracks, ties, switches, and ballasts. This role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and requires adherence to safety policies and procedures.

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 environments.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery.
• A High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety.
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations, and handle 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.
• Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, benefits, and pension plan.
• Paid training and career development.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 24/7 telemedicine service.
• Employee Share Investment Plan.
• Employee Financial Assistance Program.
• Extensive employee discount program.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid training structure: 5 weeks at CN Campus (Homewood, IL) with additional on-the-job training.

What We Offer

• Work in a safety-focused environment with a skilled tradesperson or interested in skilled trades.
• Enjoy paid training and evolve your skills.
• The work you do matters as you contribute to the distribution of freight across North America.

Job Summary

The Rail Track Maintainer at CN is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and replacing tracks, ties, switches, and ballasts. This role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and requires adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environments.

Skills

• Welding skills.
• Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules.

Pay

$34.84 per hour. New hires may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period.

Schedule

Shift work, with overtime when required. Long periods of travel required, including overnight.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, benefits, and pension plan.
• Paid training and career development.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 24/7 telemedicine service.
• Employee Share Investment Plan.
• Employee Financial Assistance Program.
• Extensive employee discount program.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid training structure: 5 weeks at CN Campus (Homewood, IL) with additional on-the-job training.

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for its customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, they are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive, and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which they operate.