Rail Track Inspector
Function Name
Engineering
Job Summary
The Rail Track Inspector is responsible for inspecting track structure to ensure compliance with railroad policy as well as federal and state regulations.
Major Responsibilities
• Detect deviations based on both company and federal regulations
• Initiate repair of track defects
• Detect flaws in track surface, alignment, and gauge
• Prepare inspection reports
• Assist in the replacement or repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
• Clean up after work completion
• Comply with track safety standards, operating rules and safe work procedures
Working Conditions
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• Walking and working on uneven terrain and surfaces
• Work shift work, as well as work away from home on various work cycles and occasional overtime
• Work at all locations across the region
• Work outdoors, which includes extreme weather conditions, involving physical work
• Perform repetitive physical activities during the course of a shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds
• Frequent climbing, balancing, grasping, and good eye-hand coordination
• Comply with safe work procedures and policies
Requirements
• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Valid Driver's License
• Must meet FRA 214 requirements
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position
• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment
• Welding skills
• Knowledge of Railroad Operating Rules
• Post-Secondary education
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake and hazmat endorsements
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery
*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
Training
Upon hiring, candidates will attend a one-week on-the-job training at the CN Campus in Homewood, IL. Successful completion of the training program is mandatory in order to work as a Rail Track Inspector.
This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.