Automotive Assistants are responsible for the secure unloading, loading, and placement of vehicles in a secure 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
Valuable 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

📌 Autoramp Assistant Vancouver
🏢 Canadian National Railway
📍 Vancouver