Track Maintainer​/Truck Driver

Track Maintainer/Truck Driver

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!

The Track Maintainer/Truck Driver 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 ballasts.

• Inspect andmaintaintrack structure and right-of-way to CN’s specifications
• Supervise and develop track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance
• Inspect track work on completion and approve track for service
• Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standards
• Implement safety directives
• Assistin the development of safety programs and goals
• Driving trucks to transport materials, equipment, and personnel to andromwork site
• Loading and unloading cargo, secreting loads according to safety standard.
• Communicating effectively with dispatchers,supervisorand clients
• Performing pre-trip and post trip inspections of the vehicle, reporting any maintenance issues.
• Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings
• Assistin 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 andmaintaindrainage
• Clean up after work completion
• Comply withtrack safety standards, Operating Rules, and Safe work procedures
• Complete work, material inventory, and inspections reports

• 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

• Foreman or supervisory experience
• Experience in similar working conditions
• High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
• Valid Driver’s License
• 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

• Competitive Wages and Benefits
• Paid Training and Career Development
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Employee Share Investment Plan
• Educational Financial Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Generous Employee Discount Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Telemedicine Service

This position is a unionized position, as such pay and benefits are governed by the applicable Collective Agreement.

Successful candidates will take part in a paid four-week training program at a CN Campus (Winnipeg, MB) with additional on‑the‑job training to help ensure that they have received the adequate knowledge to…