Job Description
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Assistant Roadmaster Posting Start Date 3526 Join CPKC North Americas first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities fuel economic growth and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity accountability and pride. With opportunities for training development and advancement youre not just building a career-youre part of something bigger. Together we move goods connect people and create lasting change. Your future starts here.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Are you ready to step into a key leadership role and drive meaningful improvements in rail operations As an Assistant Roadmaster youll be charged with ensuring the safety reliability and optimal condition of track infrastructure across your assigned area. Collaborating with the Roadmaster youll deliver innovative cost-efficient engineering solutions while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory guidelines. Your expertise will be vital in sustaining a safe high-performing rail network that enables smooth uninterrupted train service and preserves our infrastructure integrity. You will consistently uphold all Federal Railroad Administration FRA standards demonstrating our unwavering commitment to safety and excellence.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIESS
Support the Roadmaster in enforcing CPKC safety practices policies and procedures among all direct reports Contribute to achieving compliance service and financial outcomes Oversee coordinate or execute emergency responses to service disruptions within the geographic territory while maintaining and implementing seasonal plans for winter spring floods and fire management Manage employees according to the terms of the collective agreement and resolve disputes or grievances as necessary Gather and document information to aid in establishing annual and multi-year capital planning priorities Oversee quality assurance for Track Programs and Equipment TP&E projects Ensure CPKC is aligned with all Federal Railroad Administration FRA regulatory processes
POSITION REQUIREMENTSS
High school diploma or general equivalency Valid drivers license 2 years of previous railroad experience in track maintenance & renewal Minimum of 1 year experience leading track renewal crews such as rail tie crews Proficiency of railway track safety rules Application of the collective bargaining agreement Participated in an on-call rotation providing emergency response support every other week to ensure uninterrupted 247 operations
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER
Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension andor retirement plans Employee share purchase plan Performance incentive plan Annual fitness subsidy Part-time studies program
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSS
Medical and Drug Testing This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical vision hearing and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required. Background Investigation Criminal history check Education verification Professional references Drivers license verification and driving history Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form Social Security Number verification
BECOMING A RAILROADER
As an employee with a North American presence the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements. Management Conductor Program Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CULTURE OF INCLUSION
For our U.S. applicants CPKC is an equal opportunityaffirmative action employer inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women Black Indigenous People of Color BIPOC members of the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide as appropriate upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act PIPEDA.
Req ID 105647 Department Engineering Job Type Full-Time Position Type Non-Union Location Shreveport Louisiana Country United States of Travel 40-50 of Positions 1 Job Grade 5 Job Available to Internal & External LI-KD1 Apply now Start apply with LinkedIn Apply Now Start Please wait...