• Req ID: 79588


• Department: Engineering


• Job Type: Full-Time


• Position Type: Union


• Location: Mason City, Iowa


• Country: United States


• # of Positions: 4


• Compensation Rate: $21.94 per hour


• Job Available to: Internal & External


• Deadline to apply: 11/30/2021

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.

DM&E Employee Referral Program Eligible - $500

ELIGIBILITY: You must be a current CP employee. You must have referred an employee to work on the DM&E property to fill a Track Laborer unionized vacancy. The referred employee must be employed by CP for a minimum of 6 months in order for you to be eligible for the referral bonus. Vice presidents, managers and supervisors in the direct line of reporting to the specified vacant positions are not eligible for the bonus. In addition any employees directly involved in the hiring process (i.e. interviews, shortlisting and calibration) and the Employment Centerare not eligible for the bonus.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To safely maintain the physical railway track within a specific territory in accordance with guidelines set forth by the FRA and Canadian Pacific.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Track maintenance and renewal work;

• Uses hand tools and small machines and may be called upon to operate large track renewal equipment;


• Standing, lifting, squatting for long periods of time;


• Ability to lift tools and equipment of 50lbs or greater.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• PRIOR RAILROAD EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED. WE OFFER A PAID TRAINING PROGRAM;


• Must be able to travel and have adequate transportation;


• Ability to read and understand safety rules and regulations and perform tasks in accordance with those rules;


• CDL license or in the process of obtaining one is preferred;


• Mechanical and welding experience is desirable;


• Must be able to perform physically strenuous work outdoors in all types of weather;


• Available to respond to emergent conditions 24/7/365;


• Abnormal working hours and times, may change per the collective bargaining agreement;


• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Upon completion of the probationary period, you may bid into other positions that become available within the Maintenance-of-Way department. A few examples include:

• Track Laborer: $21.94/hr


• Machine Operator B: $27.56/hr


• Welder: $28.52/hr


• Track Inspector: $29.36/hr

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package


• Employer Funded Retirement Plan


• Annual Fitness Subsidy


• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements:
CP is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is asafety sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check


• Last 7 Years employment history


• Last 3 years of driving history


• Social Security number verification

CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.