Flagperson - Production (Great Lakes)
- Lasalle, ON, Canada
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- Job type
- Internship
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- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Summary
The Track Maintainer Flagman is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts, as well as providing flagging protection for work crews, equipment, and railway operations. The role performs outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment.
Main Responsibilities
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.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.
The Track Maintainer Flagman is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts, as well as providing flagging protection for work crews, equipment, and railway operations. The role performs outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Maintain CN's train rails, ties, switches and ballasts through inspection, repair, and replacement
- Provide flagging protection for work crews, equipment, and railway operations in accordance with applicable rules and procedures
- Communicate with train crews, supervisors, and other employees to coordinate safe movement through work areas
- Set up, maintain, and remove required warning signs, flags, and protection equipment for assigned work
- Maintain various hand tools for assigned work
- Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors
- Repair deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
- 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 railroad right-of-way is clear of brush, vegetation, snow and litter
- 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
- Repetitive physical activity
- Physical: lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally
- Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed
- Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment
- Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Valid driver's licence
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety
- Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress
- Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
- Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety, productivity and client satisfaction
- Displays common sense and good judgment
- Hand-eye coordination
- Grasping skills
- Welding skills*
- Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules*
- *Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
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.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.
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Responsibilities
Inspect, repair, and replace railway rails, ties, switches, and ballast, and provide flagging protection for crews, equipment, and train operations. Maintain safe work areas by coordinating with railway personnel, setting up warning and protection equipment, and keeping the right-of-way clear.
Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, hold a valid driver's licence, and meet medical fitness requirements. Relevant experience in similar work or safety-regulated environments and heavy equipment operation is relevant; the role also requires physical work, travel, adaptability, and teamwork.
Skills
- Track Inspection
- Track Repair
- Rail Replacement
- Flagging Protection
- Railway Safety
- Railroad Operating Rules
- Signal Knowledge
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Hand Tool Maintenance
- Track Alignment
- Track Gauge Repair
- Switch Repair
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Stress Management
- Hand-Eye Coordination
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Categories
- Transportation
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Rail Track Maintenance
- Rail Inspection
- Rail Repair
- Rail Replacement
- Ties
- Switches
- Ballast
- Flagging Protection
- Railway Operations
- Railroad Operating Rules
- Railway Signals
- Track Alignment
- Track Gauge
- Street Crossings
- Railroad Crossings
- Power-Operated Switches
- Insulated Joints
- Heavy Equipment
- Hand Tools
- Welding
- Safety Procedures
- Right-of-Way Maintenance
- Respirator Use
- Audiometric Testing
- Driver's Licence
- Physical Fitness