Job Summary
The Rail Track Maintainer is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts. The role performs outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment.

Main 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

Sort used track material for loading

Ensure railroad right-of-way is clear of brush, vegetation, snow and litter

Ensure a safe working environment, by following CN's safety policies and procedures

Working Conditions

Shift work, with occasional overtime when necessary

Long periods of travel required, including overnight

Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions

Repetitive physical activity

Physical: lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally

Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed

Experience





Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment

Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery

Education/Certification/Designation

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Valid driver's licence

Competencies

We Care About Each Other

We Strive for Excellence

We Succeed Together

We Lead Responsibly

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety

Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress

Demonstrate valuable teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others

Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety, productivity and client satisfaction

Displays common sense and good judgment

Hand-eye coordination

Grasping skills

Welding skills*

Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules*

*Any knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Additional Information (If Any)
The incumbent receives classroom training over a period of 3 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 is mandatory in order to work as a Rail Track Maintainer.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

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📌 Rail Track Maintainer (Alberta)
🏢 CN
📍 Alberta