Track Maintainer Truck Driver
- Prince George, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job Summary
The Track Maintainer/Truck Driver is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballast, while also operating assigned trucks and vehicles to support track maintenance activities. The role performs outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions, transports tools, equipment, and materials as required, and ensures a safe working environment by following CN's safety policies, operating rules, and road compliance requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Additional Information (If Any)
The incumbent receives classroom and on-the-job training related to health and safety rules, track maintenance procedures, and applicable vehicle and road compliance requirements. Successful completion of the required training is mandatory in order to work as a Track Maintainer/Truck Driver.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.
The Track Maintainer/Truck Driver is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballast, while also operating assigned trucks and vehicles to support track maintenance activities. The role performs outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions, transports tools, equipment, and materials as required, and ensures a safe working environment by following CN's safety policies, operating rules, and road compliance requirements.
Main Responsibilities
- Maintain CN's rails, ties, switches, and ballast through inspection, repair, and replacement activities
- Operate assigned trucks and vehicles to transport tools, equipment, materials, and personnel in support of track maintenance work
- Remove and replace defective ties, rail spikes, and anchors
- Repair deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
- Install and repair street and railroad crossings, and assist with the replacement or repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
- Unload ballast, distribute track material, and sort used track material for loading
- Maintain various hand tools and perform basic checks on assigned vehicles and equipment
- Ensure the railroad right-of-way is clear of brush, vegetation, snow, and litter
- Complete and submit required driver logs and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) to the Road Compliance Office when operating vehicles over 4,500 kg, in accordance with National Safety Code (NSC) regulations
- Ensure a safe working environment by following CN's safety policies, procedures, track safety standards, operating rules, and road compliance requirements
- Shift work, with occasional overtime when necessary
- Long periods of travel may be required, including overnight travel and work away from the assigned headquarters location
- The role is primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
- Repetitive physical activity is required during the course of a shift
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (22 kg) frequently and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally
- Must be able to operate assigned vehicles and complete required documentation in accordance with road compliance requirements
- Must have good hand-eye coordination and grasping ability
- Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed
- Experience operating heavy equipment, trucks, or machinery*
- Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or in a regulatory and safety environment*
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Valid Class 3 driver's licence with air brake endorsement
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- Must meet all applicable medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including safety requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations, and manage stress
- Demonstrates teamwork and maintains 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
- Welding skills*
- Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules*
Additional Information (If Any)
The incumbent receives classroom and on-the-job training related to health and safety rules, track maintenance procedures, and applicable vehicle and road compliance requirements. Successful completion of the required training is mandatory in order to work as a Track Maintainer/Truck Driver.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.
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Responsibilities
Inspect, maintain, repair, and replace rails, ties, switches, ballast, crossings, and other track components, while keeping the railroad right-of-way clear. Operate trucks and vehicles to transport people and materials, complete required vehicle and driver documentation, and follow railway, workplace, and road safety requirements.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED and a valid Class 3 driver's licence with an air brake endorsement are required, along with the ability to meet medical fitness requirements and perform physically demanding outdoor work. Experience operating trucks, heavy equipment, or machinery is an asset; welding skills and knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules are also assets.
Skills
- Track Inspection
- Track Repair
- Rail Replacement
- Tie Replacement
- Switch Maintenance
- Ballast Handling
- Truck Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Driver Documentation
- Road Compliance
- Rail Safety
- Hand Tool Maintenance
- Welding
- Teamwork
- Physical Stamina
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Categories
- Transportation
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
- Logistics
Keywords
- Track Maintenance
- Railroad
- Rails
- Ties
- Switches
- Ballast
- Track Inspection
- Track Alignment
- Track Gauge
- Railroad Crossings
- Power-Operated Switches
- Insulated Joints
- Truck Operation
- Heavy Equipment
- Class 3 Driver's Licence
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
- National Safety Code
- Road Compliance
- Rail Operating Rules
- Track Safety Standards
- Right-Of-Way Maintenance
- Welding
- Respirator Fit Testing
- Audiometric Testing
- Vehicle Inspection
- Driver Logs
- Outdoor Work
- Safety Procedures