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 working outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions to ensure 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.

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

What We Offer

CN offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive wages, benefits, and pension plan. New hires may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. Employees are also eligible to an employee share investment plan (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB), and other perks.

Training

Successful candidates will participate in a paid 5-week training program at a CN Campus (Homewood, IL) with additional on-the-job training to ensure they have the necessary knowledge to operate according to regulatory requirements and CN’s safety standards. The training focuses on health and safety rules, and successful completion is required for continued employment as a Track Maintainer at CN.

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustains value for customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders through 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 is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. CN is dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive, and sustainable railroad, reflecting the communities in which it operates.