Maintenance / Fabrication Technician

Rail Track Maintainer
We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.
If you enjoy working outdoors in a safety-focused team environment, a rewarding career in rail maintenance might be right for you! Working with a crew in different locations, you’ll play a focal role in keeping the economy on track by ensuring that our infrastructure is safe, sound, and train-ready. The Rail Track Maintainer is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts. The role is performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment.
Shift work, with overtime when required.
Long periods of travel required, including overnight.
Primarily work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Repetitive physical activity.
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.
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 a safe working environment, by following CN’s safety policies and procedures.
Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment.
Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery.
High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or equivalent.
Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety.
Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety, productivity and client satisfaction.
Assets
Welding skills
Competitive Wages and Benefits
Paid Training and Career Development
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Defined Benefits Pension Plan
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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 Maintainer at CN.
Medical assessment (including drug, hearing, and vision).
Paid Training Structure
~ CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
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. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com .
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates 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.