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CN
Canadian National Railway
Supervisor Test Car
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What they do
A Train Rail Service Worker repairs and maintains equipment that is part of a railroad system, including gate crossings, track switches and signals.
$70,186 / year median in Illinois
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Hiring Salary Range :
$ 70,000.00 - 92,000.00 This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks. At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together asONE TEAM.
The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us! Job Summary The incumbent is responsible for identifying track geometry exceptions across CN's North American Rail Network. The incumbent operates and maintains the track technology systems, as well as explains the data produced by the systems. Main Responsibilities Manage daily operation of the test vehicles to ensure frequency objectives are met Coordinate test schedules with Geometry Supervisors operating the hi-rail equipment Spearhead the performance of the system to optimize the information generated by the equipment Assist with scheduling Test Car to cover the Company's network accordingly Report findings to field personnel on exceptions found during testing Submit reports and test data daily to internal stakeholders Perform other related tasks as assigned by Management Working Conditions The role works on a rotational schedule of 9 days on and 5 days off. The role requires frequent travel (100%) by air and road across North America with consecutive nights away from home. The role is performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. The incumbent must be able to sit and operate computers for prolonged periods and lift up to 75 lbs. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. Requirements Experience T rack M aintenance Minimum 5 years of experience in track maintenance, including knowledge of track components Minimum 2 years of experience in supervision and management- Minimum 5 years of experience working for Class One railroad in Engineering or track capacity
- Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset Education/Certification/Designation High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED) Valid Driver's License Valid passport Required to pass all the pertinent rules training, including Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), United States Operating Rules (USOR), Qualification Standards for Operating Crews (QSOC), On Track Safety (OTS), dangerous goods, Test Car operations such as Image Map and Ensco systems Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG) or comparable Competencies Applies critical thinking Collaborates with others and shares information Solves problems to create value Knows the business and stays current on industry needs Demonstrates agility and drives change Technical Skills/Knowledge Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) Ability to multitask Sound knowledge of railroad operations• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)• Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset About CN CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service.