Flagperson - Production (Quebec)

Job summary

Inspect, repair, and replace railway rails, ties, switches, and ballast, and provide flagging protection for crews, equipment, and train operations. Coordinate safe movement through work areas, maintain track materials and tools, and keep the railway right-of-way clear while following safety procedures.

Job details

Job Summary The Track Maintainer Flagman is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts, as well as providing flagging protection for work crews, equipment, and railway operations. The role performs outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment. Main Responsibilities Maintain CN's train rails, ties, switches and ballasts through inspection, repair, and replacement Provide flagging protection for work crews, equipment, and railway operations in accordance with applicable rules and procedures Communicate with train crews, supervisors, and other employees to coordinate safe movement through work areas Set up, maintain, and remove required warning signs, flags, and protection equipment for assigned work 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 Working Conditions Shift work, with occasional overtime when necessary Long periods of travel required, including overnight Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions Repetitive physical activity Physical: lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed Experience Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery Education/Certification/Designation High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Valid driver's licence Competencies We Care About Each Other We Strive for Excellence We Succeed Together We Lead Responsibly Technical Skills/Knowledge 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* Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules* *Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory). Additional Information (If Any) The incumbent receives classroom training over a period of 3 weeks at 40 hours per week. The training is primarily on health and safety rules and basic machine operator procedures. Successful completion of the classroom training is mandatory in order to work as a Rail Track Maintainer.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

What you’ll do

Inspect, repair, and replace railway rails, ties, switches, and ballast, and provide flagging protection for crews, equipment, and train operations. Coordinate safe movement through work areas, maintain track materials and tools, and keep the railway right-of-way clear while following safety procedures.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED, have a valid driver's licence, and meet medical fitness requirements. Relevant experience in similar work or safety-regulated environments and heavy equipment experience are sought; the role also requires physical work, travel, and successful completion of mandatory classroom training.

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Rail Track Inspection
• Track Repair and Replacement
• Railway Flagging Protection
• Railway Safety Procedures
• Railway Operations Coordination
• Hand Tool Maintenance
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Track Alignment and Gauge Repair
• Railroad Crossing Installation and Repair
• Ballast Distribution
• Right-of-Way Maintenance
• Teamwork
• Stress Management
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Grasping Skills
• Welding

Job areas

• Transportation
• Trades
• Security & Safety

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