Structural repairman

Qualified Rate : $34.04 Per hour

Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employees are also eligible to an employee share investment plan (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.

The Structural Repairman is responsible for providing mechanical services to the dock facilities. The incumbent ensures prompt installations, corrective repairs and preventive maintenance to docks systems to ensure safe and reliable operation. Moreover, the position is accountable for maintaining the safety and rules set up by the Company, including CN's Code of Conduct, Dock L.I.F.E Book, and Safe Work Procedures.

Major Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment (e.g., cranes, man lifts, boom trucks, smaller front-end loaders, snow plowing equipment, dump trucks, road maintainers and forklifts) and have an understanding of how to operate them safely

• Operate, with proficiency, welders, cutting torches, portable power tools, and hand tools

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and systems

• Ensure completion of projects in alignment with the Company's standards

• Provide training to those assigned as structural repairmen trainees

• Verify that tools and materials are available for assigned job tasks and safe to use

• Complete all required preventive maintenance reports and submit them at the end of the shift, noting any malfunctions, problems, solutions, and equipment condition

• Inspect start-up, operation, and shut down of equipment to identify any potential malfunctions and solutions to ensure safe and proper operation

• Use communication equipment to professionally and effectively liaise with dock personnel and any external contacts

• Respond to emergency equipment and system failures

Working Conditions

• Maintain work schedule in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which includes irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays

• The role is performed in a combination of shop and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions

• Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to mitigate exposure to injury dust, fumes, and gasses

• Use various tools and equipment associated with equipment, repair, and cleaning

• Perform work near water, moving conveyors, equipment, vehicles, and rolling stock

• Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress as well as interface with Docks Management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)

• Valid Driver's License

• Certificate of education in industrial maintenance, from a trade school or college, or work experience equivalent

• Required to pass the AWS D1.1 welding test on 1-inch-thick plate with backing for vertical and overhead welding

• Must understand basics in gear reduction, parallel and angular alignment of couplings, removal and installation of bearings and couplings as outlined

• Able to read and comprehend technical service manuals, blueprints, fabricate, and use burning equipment such as arc, air, and burning torches

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds overhead

• Knowledge with setting up and utilizing plasma cutting equipment

Training

The incumbent receives on the-job training which includes new employee safety training, hands-on training to learn the Docks Mechanical processes, and ongoing annual safety training.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement

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. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

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