Machine Operator Canadian Pacific Kansas City United States, Texas, Texarkana 1000 West 7th Street (Show on map) Oct 06, 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

We are seeking a Machine Operator to set up, maintain and operate heavy machinery used in railroad track construction and maintenance. As a member of the Section Gang, you will support the laying, repair, and upkeep of standard and narrow-gauge railroad tracks in mainline service areas, plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits. Responsibilities include operating specialized equipment, such as ballast cleaning and bed tamping machines, to help maintain safe and efficient track conditions. The ideal candidate must have a strong aptitude for operating heavy machinery and willingness to travel as needed to support the assigned division.

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 Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

3 + years of experience operating heavy machinery and using measurement tools

Basic understanding of machine functions and the ability to read schematics or blueprints

Willingness to travel extensively and work across multiple locations

Strong teamwork and communication skills to relay track conditions appropriate stakeholders

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:

106563

Department:

Engineering

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position Type:

Union

Location:

Texarkana, Texas

Country:

United States

% of

Travel:

20-30%

# of

Positions:

1

Compensation Rate:

$37.76

Job Available to: Internal & External #

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