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Job Summary

The Track Maintenance Foreman 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.

Main Responsibilities

- Inspect and maintain track structure and right-of-way to CN's specifications
- Supervise and develop track forces to ensure quality maintenance and secure 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

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

Experience

- Foreman or supervisory experience
- Experience in similar working conditions





Education/Certification/Designation

- High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
- Valid Driver's License
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- We Succeed Together

Technical Skills/Knowledge

- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Collaborates with others and shares information
- Communicates with impact
- Sets direction and inspires others
- Leads by example for the safety and security of all
- Considers ESG principles in all operations
- Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules*
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Collaborates with others and shares information
- Communicates with impact
- Sets direction and inspires others
- Leads by example for the safety and security of all
- Considers ESG principles in all operations
- Welding skills*
- Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules*

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Additional Information (If Any)

Upon hiring, the position attends formal and on-the-job training. The incumbent is required to complete the training program successfully. The position receives classroom training over a period of 4 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 and on-the-job training is mandatory to continue employment. This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

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