CPKC

Overview

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. As a Structures Foreman, you’ll lead and oversee the maintenance of various structures to ensure a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on railroad bridges, including timber, concrete, and steel structures.
• Coordinate repair projects by securing needed materials, planning job tasks, and organizing bridge crews and work schedules.
• Operate and assist with equipment and tools such as hoisting equipment, drills, jackhammers, rivet busters, chainsaws, air drills and cutting tools.
• Inspect, test, and repair bridge components such as timber, bridge ties, rails, spikes, drift pins, bolts, and other fastening devices.
• Carry out general upkeep, such as working at heights on ladders or scaffolding, clearing debris, and maintaining properties.
• Specialize in the maintenance and repair of structures including buildings, platforms and bridges with expertise in wood framing, concrete work, snow removal, and station facilities.
• Record inspection findings, repair details, and structural conditions accurately in official inspection books and reports.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Background in carpentry, masonry and welding or other applicable trades.
• Valid driver’s license: Class A commercial driver’s license.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Adept at conveying information accurately and providing straightforward directions.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• Location: Bensenville, Illinois
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• 0-10% travel expected.