POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Assist in directing and supervising a maintenance crew, assigning daily tasks, and providing instruction on safe work practices
- Perform thorough inspections of culverts to ensure CPKC meets all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulatory requirements, promoting safety and operational excellence
- Review maintenance and renewal activities for culverts to confirm alignment with CPKC Structures Red Book and organizational standards
- Advise the Manager of Culverts and Ditching with detailed inspection reports and recommendations
- Record inspection data accurately in the designated database, following guidance from the Railroad Bridge Engineer
- Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with engineering personnel in assigned territories
- Operate heavy machinery—including loaders, backhoes, excavators, and dump trucks—while conducting routine equipment inspections before and after use
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or general equivalencyValid driver’s licenseMinimum 3 years’ relevant experience; including at least 1 year of directing teams or serving in leadership role preferably in railroad or constructionProficient in using basic computer programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documenting and reporting inspectionsFamiliar with hand tools, laser levels, and transits for performing grade measurements and related tasksAble to work effectively in a wide range of outdoor conditions, such as inclement weather, uneven or steep terrain, dense vegetation, and environments where insects or wildlife may be presentProvide emergency response support as part of an on-call rotation, typically every other week, to help maintain continuous 24 / 7 operationsWHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER
Flexible and competitive benefits packageCompetitive company pension and / or retirement plansEmployee share purchase planPerformance incentive planAnnual fitness subsidyPart-time studies programPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
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.