Assistant TrackForeman
Enjoying physical labour and working outdoors as well as beingsafety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN. If you like beingpart of a team and working in different locations every day, a rewarding careerin track maintenance will appeal to you. Working on a crew, you'll be part ofan ever-changing, safety-first work environment that ensures our infrastructureis safe, sound and train-ready. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningfulbecause the work we do matters. Join us!
Job Summary
The Assistant Track Maintenance Foremen is responsible for themaintenance of track components. The position leads crews to ensure thatfixtures on the railroad work properly. The incumbent participates ininspecting, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballast.
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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
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 License
Knowledge 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
Welding skills
Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules
*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would beconsidered as an asset
Training
Upon hiring, the position attends formal and on-the-job training. Theincumbent is required to complete the training program successfully. Theposition receives classroom training over a period of 4 weeks at 40 hours perweek. The training is primarily on health and safety rules and basic machineoperator procedures. Successful completion of the classroom and on-the-jobtraining is mandatory to continue employment.
This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits aregoverned by the applicable collective agreement.
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essentialto the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safelytransports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufacturedproducts, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the onlyrailroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tipof the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have beencontributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN iscommitted to programs supporting social responsibility and environmentalstewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability andour customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
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