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Canadian Pacific Railway Track Maintainer in Josephburg, Canada
Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
You will be a member of a team performing moderate to heavy physical labour building and maintaining the track and surrounding materials. Duties can include replacing and repairing various track components including rails, railway ties, fences and adjusting the alignment and the surface of the track as well as responding to emergencies and track outages. Please note you will be placed in production or maintenance position based on operational needs.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Moderate to heavy physical labour on an assigned area of track. This work involves:
Pulling track spikes
Applying rail anchors
Shoveling crushed rock
Bending & lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
Repetitive tasks
An emphasis on safety is critical for all employees. This can be a high risk environment as you will be working around heavy moving equipment
Employees must remain focused at all times and be willing to work in a team environment
The work location is outdoors and, therefore, you will be working in all weather conditions (rain, direct sunlight, snow etc)
This position works shifts; start times are set on a weekly basis and may change daily if required. Daily work shifts can start at any time, night or day
Will be required to be away from home and will stay in with meal allowance provided
Work can be seasonal and employees may be laid off at the end of the work season. Employees will be called back as needed (and in seniority order) for the next work season
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Possess a High School diploma or GED
A valid driver’s license is preferred
A valid Class 3 license would be considered an asset
A safety-oriented work ethic supported by experience within the labour industry
The ability to follow instructions and rules and regulations
Ability to work as a valuable member of a team
Good written and verbal communication/comprehension skills are essential
Must live within 30 kms of Edmonton, AB
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension plan
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Annual Fitness Subsidy
Part-time Studies Program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Medical Requirements :
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
Criminal history check
Education verification
Driver’s License Verification
CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)”.
Req ID: 103055
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Josephburg, Alberta
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 90-100%
of Positions: 3
Job Available to: Internal & External
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