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Rail Track Maintainer

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.

If you enjoy working outdoors in a safety-focused team environment, a rewarding career in rail maintenance might be right for you! Working with a crew in different locations, you’ll play a focal role in keeping the economy on track by ensuring that our infrastructure is safe, sound, and train-ready. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and get your career moving!

Job Summary

The Rail Track Maintainer is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts.



The role is performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a secure working environment.

Working Conditions

- Shift work, with overtime when required.
- Long periods of travel required, including overnight.
- Primarily work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Repetitive physical activity.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally.

Major Responsibilities

- Maintain CN’s train rails, ties, switches and ballasts through inspection, repair, and replacement.
- Maintain various hand tools for assigned work.
- Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors.
- Repair deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge.
- Install and repair street and railroad crossings and assist in the replacement or repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints.
- Unload ballasts and distribute track material.
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