Track Welder
3+ months ago• Lloydminster, Canada
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Track Welder
Enjoying physical labour and working outdoors as well as being safety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN. If you like being part of a team and working in different locations every day, a rewarding career in track maintenance will appeal to you. Working on a crew, you'll be part of an ever-changing, safety-first work environment that ensures our infrastructure is safe, sound and train-ready. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!
Job Summary
The Track Welder is responsible for welding and repairing steel and manages track components. Additionally, the incumbent performs other activities, including maintaining tracks.
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Major Responsibilities
- Use stick electrodes and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Utilize high frequency tools
- Weld and grind carbon steel and manganese track components
- Inspect track work on completion and approve track
- Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standards
- Remove and replace defective ties, rail spikes, and anchors
- Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
- Install and repair street and railroad crossings
- Assist in replacing and repairing items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
- Unload and assist in unloading ballasts
- 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, extensive hours, sometimes away from home, and occasional overtime
- Must be able to work outside the headquarters location, as needed
- Ability to work outdoor in various types of weather conditions with regular exposure to dust, pollen, noise, and vibrations
- Ability to use various common and specialized hand tools
- Frog and switch welder
- Must be able to utilize a respirator for some tasks
- Ability to perform repetitive physical activities
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally
- Must have good eye-hand coordination and grasping
Requirements
- Federal and provincial welding qualification or equivalent experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
- Valid Driver's License, Class 3 in Quebec or equivalent in other provinces
- Collaborates with others and shares information
- Sets direction and inspires others
- Demonstrates active listening
- Experience in similar working conditions
- Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules
- Operator qualifications and experience
- Experience and training in Mechanical
- Post secondary trade education
Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
Training
The incumbent attends formal and on-the-job training. The role is required to complete the training program successfully. The incumbent receives classroom training over a period of 4 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 and on-the-job training is mandatory to continue employment.
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.
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.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants 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. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.
Client-provided location(s): Lloydminster, Canada
Job ID: CN-15530
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-05-02T11:59:43
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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