Track Maintainer/Truck Driver, Nakina

Track Maintainer/Truck Driver Job Summary

The Track Maintainer/Truck Driver is responsible for the maintenance of track components. The position leads crews to ensure that fixtures on the railroad work properly. The incumbent participates in inspecting, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballasts.

Major Responsibilities

Inspect and maintain track structure and right-of-way to CN’s specifications

Supervise and develop track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance

Inspect track work on completion and approve track for service

Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standards

Implement safety directives

Assist in the development of safety programs and goals

Drive trucks to transport materials, equipment, and personnel to and from work site

Loading and unloading cargo, securing loads according to safety standard

Communicating effectively with dispatchers, supervisor and clients

Performing pre-trip and post trip inspections of the vehicle, reporting any maintenance issues

Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors

Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge

Install and repair street and railroad crossings

Assist in the replacement and repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints

Help to unload ballast as well as unload and distribute track material

Sort used track material for loading, which may be loaded by hand

Clear brush, vegetation, snow, and litter from railroad right-of-way

Establish and maintain drainage

Clean up after work completion

Comply with track safety standards, Operating Rules, and Safe work procedures

Complete work, material inventory, and inspections reports

Working Conditions

Must be available to work shifts, away from home on various work cycles, and occasional overtime

Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions, involving physical work

Must be able to perform repetitive physical activities

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds (22 kg) frequently and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally

Must have good eye–hand coordination and grasping

Requirements

Foreman or supervisory experience

Experience in similar working conditions

High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)

Valid Driver’s LicenseKnowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Collaborates with others and shares information

Communicates with impact

Sets direction and inspires others

Leads by example for the safety and security of all

Considers ESG principles in all operations

Assets

Welding skills

Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules

What We Offer

Competitive Wages and Benefits

Paid Training and Career Development

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Defined Benefits Pension Plan

Employee Share Investment Plan

Educational Financial Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Generous Employee Discount Program

Employee&Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Telemedicine Service

This position is a unionized position, as such pay and benefits are governed by the applicable Collective Agreement.

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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