Overview
Assistant Track Foreman Jobs in Moncton – New Brunswick at Canadian National Railway
Title: Assistant Track Foreman
Company: Canadian National Railway
Location: Moncton – New Brunswick
Category: Trades / Skilled Labor
Assistant Track Foreman
Enjoying physical labour and working outdoors as well as being safety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations 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 …
