Machine Operator

Machine Operator Canadian Pacific Kansas City United States, Oklahoma, Heavener 403 West 1st Street (Show on map) Mar 28, 2026 Join CPKC, North America's 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, you're not just building a career-you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

As a member of the Section Gang, you will be responsible for laying, repairing, and maintaining railroad tracks for standard or narrow-gauge equipment used in mainline service, plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines. Duties include operating specialized machinery such as ballast cleaning and bed tamping equipment to ensure safe and efficient track conditions.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Repair and adjust track switches using appropriate tools and replacement parts Cut rails to specified lengths with rail saws Operate track-wrench machines to tighten or loosen rail joint bolts Drill holes in rails, tie plates, or fishplates for bolts and spikes using power drills Clear tracks and switch boxes of debris, ice, or snow Operate spike pullers to remove old spikes from ties Grind rail ends to achieve smooth joints using portable grinders Operate spike-driving machines to secure rails to ties Dress and reshape worn or damaged switch points or frogs with power grinders Operate vehicles that lay rails and tracks over designated sections for construction, repair, or maintenance

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

At least 21 years of age High school diploma or equivalency Valid Driver's license; Class Acommercial driver license is preferred Willingness to travel extensively and work across multiple locations Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Effective verbal and written communication skills to relay track conditions to team members via telephone or radio Experience in manual labor in outdoor environments

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans Employee share purchase plan Annual fitness subsidy Part-time studies program

PRE-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. Background Investigation Criminal history check Education verification Driver's license verification and driving history Social Security Number verification Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

CULTURE OF INCLUSION

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative 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:

105762

Department:

Engineering

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position Type:

Union

Location:

Heavener, Oklahoma

Country:

United States % of

Travel:

90-100% # of

Positions:

1

Compensation Rate:

$38.60 per hour Job Available to: Internal & External #

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