Rail Track Maintainer

Job summary

Inspect, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, ballast, crossings, and related track components, while maintaining tools and clearing the railroad right-of-way. Follow safety procedures and support track-material handling and a safe work environment.

Job details

Job Summary The Rail Track Maintainer is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts. 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 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 knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset 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 rails, ties, switches, ballast, crossings, and related track components, while maintaining tools and clearing the railroad right-of-way. Follow safety procedures and support track-material handling and a safe work environment.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required; relevant experience in similar work or safety-regulated environments and heavy equipment operation are relevant. Candidates must be at least 18, meet medical fitness requirements, and be able to perform physically demanding outdoor work; welding and knowledge of signals or railroad operating rules are assets.

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Rail Track Inspection
• Track Repair and Replacement
• Tie and Rail Replacement
• Track Alignment and Gauge Repair
• Switch and Crossing Maintenance
• Hand Tool Maintenance
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Ballast Handling
• Railroad Right-of-Way Maintenance
• Safety Procedures
• Teamwork
• Stress Management
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Grasping Skills
• Welding
• Railroad Operating Rules

Job areas

• Transportation
• Trades
• Engineering
• Security & Safety

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