Rail Track Maintainer
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Rail Track MaintainerEnjoying physical labour and working
outdoors as well as being safety-minded are vital to a career in
rail operations at CN. If you like being part of a team and working
in different locations every day, a rewarding career in track
maintenance will appeal to you. Working on a crew, you'll be part
of an ever-changing, safety-first work environment that ensures our
infrastructure is safe, sound and train-ready. At CN, the careers
we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join
us!Role:The Rail Track Maintainer is responsible for inspecting,
repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts. The
role performs outdoors in various types of weather and
environmental conditions and ensures a safe working
environment.Major Responsibilities:--- Maintain CN's train rails,
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 proceduresWorking 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 occasionallyRequirements:---
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 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 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 TrainingThe 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 agreementAbout
CNCN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler.
Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities
it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of
natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods
throughout North America every year. As the only railroad
connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern
tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its
affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and
sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs
supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At
CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our
customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to
deliver results.At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's
safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes
reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that
candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless
they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see
yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still
encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the
recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials,
accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out
to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca. As an equal employment
opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected
status as required by applicable law. We thank all applicants for
their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will
be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as
communication is primarily made through email.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, League City , Rail Track Maintainer, Other , Houston, Texas
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