Track Welder

Enjoying 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 environmet 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!

Job Summary

The Track Welder is responsible for welding and repairing steel and manages track components. Additionally, the incumbent performs other activities, including maintaining tracks.

Major Responsibilities
Use stick electrodes and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Utilize high frequency tools
Weld and grind carbon steel and manganese track components
Inspect track work on completion and approve track
Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standards
Remove and replace defective ties, rail spikes, and anchors
Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
Install and repair street and railroad crossings
Assist in replacing and repairing items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
Unload and assist in unloading ballasts
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, extensive hours, sometimes away from home, and occasional overtime
Must be able to work outside the headquarters location, as needed
Ability to work outdoor in various types of weather conditions with regular exposure to dust, pollen, noise, and vibrations
Ability to use various common and specialized hand tools
Frog and switch welder
Must be able to utilize a respirator for some tasks
Ability to perform repetitive physical activities
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally
Must have good eye-hand coordination and grasping
Requirements
Federal and provincial welding qualification or equivalent experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License, Class 3 in Quebec or equivalent in other provinces
Collaborates with others and shares information
Sets direction and inspires others
Demonstrates active listening
Experience in similar working conditions
Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules
Operator qualifications and experience
Experience and training in Mechanical
Post secondary trade education

Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Training

The incumbent attends formal and on-the-job training. The role is required to complete the training program successfully. The incumbent receives classroom training over a period of 4 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 and on-the-job training is mandatory to continue employment.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

About CN

CN 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.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 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.