Automotive Assistants are responsible for the protected unloading, loading, and placement of vehicles in a safe and timely manner that responds to the customers’ needs.

Critical Performance areas

Performing yard checks and inventory updates

Operating, loading and unloading ramps

Opening and closing railway car doors

Removing and Installing vehicle blocks

Installation and removal of bridge plates between railway cars. Bridge plates are the link or connection between the railway car junctions used to bridge the gap

Working Conditions

Working shifts, weekends, and holidays

Working on call

Frequent lifting weights up to 50 pounds

Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions

Physical work, being able to walk long distances, climb railcar ladders and crouching inside railcars

Employment Requirements

High School degree or equivalence

Must possess a valid class 5 driver license, and be able to drive a manual transmission





Minimum two years’ driving experience

Clean driving record is a must, no infractions in the last five years. The candidate will have to provide their driving record

Good teamwork and communication skills

Good hand-eye coordination

Technology and computer skills that apply to the job

Ability to correctly analyze a situation and respond appropriately

Training
Automotive Assistants are given a 2 day classroom training with a health & safety team member covering the theory of CN’s rules, polices, procedures, and safety measures at the Automotive Facility. This is followed by a 2 week on the job practical training. New hire is then mentored and coached during the 3 month probation period.

Salary
Hourly rate

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📌 Autoramp Assistant (British Columbia)
🏢 Canadian National Railway
📍 British Columbia