Assistant Track Maintenance Foreperson

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Anticipated Start Date

ASAP

Job Reference #

11.2153

Employer

Company Name

CN Railway

Company Website

https://www.cn.ca/en/

Position Details

Number of Positions Available

1

Position Type(s)

Full-Time

Position Duration

Permanent

Staff Accommodation

No

Wage Range

TBD Hourly

Job Overview

The Assistant Track Maintenance Foreperson 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 ballast.

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

Perks & Benefits

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.

Paid Training

Successful candidates will take part in a paid four-week training program at a CN Campus (Winnipeg, MB) with additional on-the-job training to help ensure that they have received the adequate knowledge to operate in accordance with regulatory requirements and CN’s safety standards. The training is primarily on health and safety rules as successful completion of the classroom and on-the-job training is required to continue employment as an Assistant Track Maintenance Foreperson at CN.

Successful Candidate Process:

Medical assessment (including drug, hearing, and vision).
Criminal background check.
Offer Letter

Paid Training Structure:

4 weeks at CN Campus

Position Requirements

English Fluency Level required for position

Intermediate

Job Requirements

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