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Track Maintenance ForepersonCN • Squamish, British Columbia, CA
Track Maintenance Foreperson

Track Maintenance Foreperson

CN • Squamish, British Columbia, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Summary

The Track Maintenance Foreperson 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.

Major Responsibilities

  • Inspect and maintain track 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • Foreperson 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

Assets

  • Welding Skills
  • Knowledge of signals or Rail 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 Track Maintenance Foreperson 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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