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Flag Person (Mountain)CN • Mackenzie, British Columbia, CA
Flag Person (Mountain)

Flag Person (Mountain)

CN • Mackenzie, British Columbia, CA
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Summary

The Flag person is responsible for protecting railway track workers and contractors on construction sites by ensuring the application of all rules and regulations. The role is performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment.

Major Responsibilities

  • To apply and ensure adherence to railway rules and regulations on construction sites.
  • Prepare, use and maintain various common and specialized hand tools for assigned work.
  • Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes and anchors.
  • Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge.
  • Install and repair street crossings and railroad crossings.
  • Assist in the replacement or repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints.
  • Unload or assist in unloading ballasts, as well as unload and distribute track material.
  • Sort used track material for loading (may load by hand).
  • Clear brush, vegetation, snow and litter from railroad right-of-way.
  • Establish and maintain drainage. Clean up after work completion.
  • Understand and comply with track safety standards, Operating Rules and Safe work procedures.

Working Conditions

  • Shift work, with overtime when required.
  • Long periods of travel required, including overnight.
  • Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
  • Repetitive physical activity.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
  • Good eye-hand coordination and grasping.
  • Comply with safe work procedures and policies.

Requirements

  • Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment.
  • Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery.
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to handle radios
  • High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • 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 handle 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.

Assets

  • Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules

What We Offer

  • 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.

Paid Training

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 operate in accordance with regulatory requirements and CN’s safety standards. The training is primarily on health and safety rules as successful completion of the classroom and on-the-job training is required to continue employment as a Flag Person at CN.

Successful Candidate Process:

  • Medical assessment (including drug, hearing, and vision).
  • Criminal background check.
  • Offer Letter

Paid Training Structure:

  • 4 weeks at CN Campus
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