Rail Lubricator Maintainer

CNPrince George, British Columbia, CA

6 days ago

Job description

Role :

The Rail Lubricator Maintainer is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing lubricators, maintaining and replacing parts, and restocking grease. The role performs outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment.

Major Responsibilities :

Maintain CN’s rail lubricators, (occasionally) maintain 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

Requirements :

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

Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Valid driver’s licence (DZ)

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 good 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

Training

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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