Job Summary
The role is responsible for contributing to Bridges and Structures. The role assists with the replacement or repair of worn or broken components, fabrication and the erection of new components. The role works with timber, concrete and steel railway structures, including bridges and culverts.
Main Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, and build timber, concrete and steel railway bridge components
- Use various common and specialized hand and power tools
- Prepare and carry out minor maintenance of tools for assigned work
- Remove and replace defective bridge, culvert, and other structural components
- Load, unload, sort, shovel, and distribute various materials
- Clean-up of materials after work is completed
- Operate Hi-rail boom trucks to load, transport, and unload bridge, as well as culvert material on road and rail
Working Conditions
- The role is performed in an outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions and is a safety-sensitive environment with heavy moving equipment and noisy surroundings
- The role must be capable of working in various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- The role requires frequent travel (80%) that occasionally requires work away from home for extended periods to Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario
- The role requires the ability to lift from 50 to 85 lbs as well as to climb and work at height using fall protection equipment
- Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed
Experience
- Experience in structural environments
- Experience in physical labour, including lifting and occasional heavy lifting*
Education/Certification/Designation
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Attend, pass, and maintain applicable training such as timber trestle, crane, Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG), National Safety Code (NSC), and steel bridge
- Class 3 Drivers' Licence with air endorsement or equivalent in the province of residence*
Competencies
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Ability to read and understand detailed drawings and sketches for various types of repair work and new construction
- Ability to follow strict guidelines concerning safe work practices
- Knowledge of cleaning, fabrication, installation, repairs, and maintenance of steel and concrete structures, as well as culverts
Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
Additional Information (If Any)
The position is required to attend classroom and on-the-job training that CN offers.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.