Machine Operator

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 tolearn about the CPKCadvantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

This position will work as part of the section gang to lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or in plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines. This work includes using ballast cleaning machine operators and railroad bed tamping machine operators.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Repair or adjust track switches, using wrenches and replacement parts
• Cut rails to specified lengths, using rail saws
• Operate track-wrench machines to tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends of rails together
• Lubricate machines, change oil, or fill hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels
• Drill holes through rails, tie plates, or fishplates for insertion of bolts or spikes, using power drills
• Raise rails, using hydraulic jacks, to allow for tie removal and replacement
• Clean, grade, or level ballast on railroad tracks
• Clean tracks or clear ice or snow from tracks or switch boxes
• Operate single- or multiple-head spike pullers to pull old spikes from ties
• Grind ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints, using portable grinders
• Operate single- or multiple-head spike driving machines to drive spikes into ties and secure rails
• Dress and reshape worn or damaged railroad switch points or frogs, using portable power grinders
• Drive vehicles that automatically move and lay tracks or rails over sections of track to be constructed, repaired, or maintained

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 21 years of age or older
• Valid Class B CDL with an acceptable driving record
• High School diploma or GED required
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license
• Available to work system-wide, extended and frequent travel required
• Able to work in a team environment and possess verbal and written communication skills sufficient to coordinate work and relate track conditions to co-workers, typically via telephone and radio
• Manual labor experience in an outdoor environment required
• Must have requisite color vision acuity

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

Medical Requirements:
CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is asafety sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Verification of driver's license and driving history
• Verification of employment history; includes military service
• Social Security number verification

CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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