Rail Track Maintainer

High Level, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Inspect, maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, ballast, crossings, and related track components. Keep the railroad right-of-way clear, maintain tools and materials, and follow safety procedures while working outdoors in varied conditions.

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

Requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's licence, and meet the position's medical fitness requirements; relevant experience and heavy equipment operation experience are noted. The role requires physical work, travel, teamwork, and successful completion of three weeks of mandatory classroom training.