Job description: Rail Track Maintainer

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 Rail Track Maintainer is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts. The role performs outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Maintain CN’s train rails, ties, switches and ballasts through inspection, repair, and replacement
• Maintain various hand tools for assigned work
• Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors
• Repair deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings and assist in the replacement or repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
• Unload ballasts and distribute track material
• Sort used track material for loading
• Ensure railroad right-of-way is clear of brush, vegetation, snow and litter
• Ensure a safe working environment, by following CN’s safety policies and procedures

Working Conditions

• Shift work, with occasional overtime when necessary
• Long periods of travel required, including overnight
• Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
• Repetitive physical activity
• Physical: lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally

Requirements

• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Valid driver’s licence
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress
• Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety, productivity and client satisfaction
• Displays common sense and good judgment
• Hand-eye coordination
• Grasping skills
• Welding skills*
• Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules*

*Any knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Training

The incumbent 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 training is mandatory in order to work as a Rail Track Maintainer.

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 employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

Expected salary:

Location: Kamloops, BC

Job date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 06:51:31 GMT

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Job description: JOB PURPOSE:

Provides cleaning services to provide a safe sanitary, comfortable and homelike environment for residents, staff and the public. Housekeeping services provided are in accordance with facility policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations to maintain an environment that enhances the quality of life for residents

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Sweeps, damp mops, and wet mops tile floors. May occasionally be required to spray buff, strip or wax floors, following center procedures, including the use of wet floor signs.

2. Vacuums carpeted rooms as applicable.

3. Empties trash cans, cleans exterior, cleans interior, and replaces with a clean can liner

4. Cleans bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets, following center procedures.

5. Cleans glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.

6. Cleans behind and underneath furnishings.

7. Follows infection control standards while performing cleaning.

8. Prevents/removes wax/dirt buildup in corners, around baseboards, and in doorways.

9. Changes soiled privacy curtains and draperies for the outside windows as needed.

10. Removes and re-hangs curtains and draperies for the outside windows, using a ladder.

11. Dust/damp cleans surfaces in patient/resident rooms (furniture, bed frames, windowsills, etc.) following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.

12. Moves furniture to clean behind/underneath, according to center procedures.

13. Turns bed mattresses after cleaning.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

None, on-the-job training is provided

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous experience with healthcare housekeeping or environmental services preferred

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Expected salary:

Location: Black Mountain, NC

Job date: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:19:43 GMT

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Job description: JOB PURPOSE:

Tends laundering machines to clean sheets, blankets, pillow coverings, and personal articles of patients. Loads articles in washer and adds specified amount of detergent or other cleaning agents. Lifts clean, wet articles from washer and places them successively into wringer and dryer for measured time cycles. Sorts dry articles according to identification numbers or type. Folds and places items in appropriate storage bin.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Folds and sorts laundry (blankets, sheets, towels etc.) and personal clothing items

2. Hangs clothes on racks according to name and numbers.

3. Delivers patient/resident’s laundry to designated areas

4. Ensures that patients/residents clothes are ready to wear, not in disrepair and put in proper place

5. Understands functions of various soaps and bleaches

6. Follows precautions as stated on MSDS for all chemicals used

7. Washes and dries clothes and linens

8. Keeps equipment clean and follows cleaning schedules

9. Maintains a clean and organized area; sweeps and mops laundry area

10. Reports any needed repairs to maintenance department

11. Operates large filters according to established schedules

12. Ensures proper handling of soiled laundry items

13. Cleans and disinfects linen carts as required per policy and procedure

14. Empties washers and dryers as requested/necessary

15. Operates water, gas, and electric cutoff switches and valves

16. Understands the proper process for stain removal

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School Degree preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

On-the-job training provided

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

Previous experience in healthcare laundering processes\

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Expected salary:

Location: Black Mountain, NC

Job date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 01:21:01 GMT

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