- Any knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
Travel Maintenance Helper - Slave Lake, AB, Canada - Canadian National Railway
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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.
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.Maintain CN's train rails, ties, switches and ballasts through inspection, repair, and replacement
Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors
Ensure a safe working environment, by following CN's safety policies and procedures
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
Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment
Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery
Valid driver's license
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
Welding skills
The 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.
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.
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.