Track Foreman (West Chicago)

Track Maintenance Foreman

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 Track Maintenance Foremen is responsible for the maintenance of track components. The position leads crews to ensure that fixtures on the railroad work properly. The incumbent participates in inspecting, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballast.

Major Responsibilities

       Inspect and maintain track structure and right-of-way to CN's specifications

       Supervise and develop track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance

       Inspect track work on completion and approve track for service

       Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standards

       Implement safety directives

       Assist in the development of safety programs and goals

       Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors

       Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge

       Install and repair street and railroad crossings

       Assist in the replacement and repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints

       Help to unload ballast as well as unload and distribute track material

       Sort used track material for loading, which may be loaded by hand

       Clear brush, vegetation, snow, and litter from railroad right-of-way

       Establish and maintain drainage

       Clean up after work completion

       Comply with track safety standards, Operating Rules, and Safe work procedures

       Complete work, material inventory, and inspections reports

Working Conditions

       Must be available to work shifts, away from home on various work cycles, and occasional overtime

       Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions, involving physical work

       Must be able to perform repetitive physical activities

       Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds (22 kg) frequently and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally

       Must have good eye-hand coordination and grasping

Requirements

       Foreman or supervisory experience

       Experience in similar working conditions

       High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)

       Valid Driver's License

       Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

       Collaborates with others and shares information

       Communicates with impact

       Sets direction and inspires others

       Leads by example for the safety and security of all

       Considers ESG principles in all operations

       Welding skills*

       Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules*

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Training

Upon hiring, the position attends formal and on-the-job training. The incumbent is required to complete the training program successfully. The position receives classroom training over a period of 4 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 and on-the-job training is mandatory to continue employment.

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.

CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.