Assistant Track Foreman

at  Canadian National Railway

ASSISTANT TRACK FOREMAN

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 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!

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Track Maintenance Foremen 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Foreman 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
• Welding skills*
• Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules*
• Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

• 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