Bridgeperson/truck Driver - Winnipeg, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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 Bridgeperson and Truck Driver is responsible for contributing to Bridges and Structures.

The role assists with the replacement or repair of worn or broken components, fabrication and the erection of new components.

The role works with timber, concrete and steel railway structures, including bridges and culverts.

Major Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, and build timber, concrete and steel railway bridge components
Use various common and specialized hand and power tools
Prepare and carry out minor maintenance of tools for assigned work
Remove and replace defective bridge, culvert, and other structural components
Load, unload, sort, shovel, and distribute various materials
Cleanup of materials after work is completed
Operate Hirail boom trucks to load, transport, and unload bridge, as well as culvert material on road and rail

Working Conditions

The role is performed in an outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions and is a safetysensitive environment with heavy moving equipment and noisy surroundings
The role must be capable of working in various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
The role requires frequent travel (80%) that occasionally requires work away from home for extended periods to Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario
The role requires the ability to lift from 50 to 85 lbs as well as to climb and work at height using fall protection equipment

Requirements:

Experience in structural environments
Experience in physical labour, including lifting and occasional heavy lifting
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Attend, pass, and maintain applicable training such as timber trestle, crane, Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG), National Safety Code (NSC), and steel bridge
Class 3 Drivers' Licence with air endorsement or equivalent in the province of residence
Ability to read and understand detailed drawings and sketches for various types of repair work and new construction
Ability to follow strict guidelines concerning safe work practices
Knowledge of cleaning, fabrication, installation, repairs, and maintenance of steel and concrete structures, as well as culverts
Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Training
The position is required to attend classroom and on-the-job training that CN offers.

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.