Rail Track Maintainer- EN

About the role

The Rail Track Maintainer is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts. The role is performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment.

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.
• A high school diploma, general education diploma (GED), or equivalent.
• A 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 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.

Qualifications

Assets:

• Welding skills.

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.

Pay

Qualified Rate: $34.83 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.

Major Benefits

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