Work Equipment Field Maintainer

Enjoying physical labour and working outdoors as well as being safety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN. If you like being part of a team and working in different locations every day, a rewarding career in track maintenance will appeal to you.  Working on a crew, you’ll be part of an ever-changing, safety-first work environment that ensures our infrastructure is safe, sound and train-ready. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!  

 

Field Maintainers inspect, service, troubleshoot and repair mobile railroad maintenance equipment. They work in shop and field environments. 

Field Maintainers

Provide service support to equipment while working on the track Coach and assist operators with daily inspections and maintenance Monitor performance of equipment to maintenance requirements in a proactive manner Perform breakdown maintenance in an expeditious manner Perform physical work, outdoors including extreme weather conditions Work shifts, holidays, weekends and various cycles, usually away from home  

Field Maintainers are typically assigned to specific gangs and follow them throughout the work season. Gangs travel and work anywhere within the province/region. Living allowance is provided for expenses while working away from home.

 

Work Equipment Field Maintainers require a basic knowledge of all mechanical systems of heavy equipment, including: ;

Diesel engines ; Gas engines ; Hydraulic systems ; Pneumatic systems ; Electrical systems.

 

In addition, field maintainers are expected to: ;

Have a basic understanding of computers. ; Understand and apply mechanical principles. ; Comprehend the condition of mechanical components for wear and/or defects. ; Be committed to maintain trade standards and qualifications by staying current with product development and technology. ; Identify and correct unsafe conditions.

  

Other job requirements include: ;

Current and valid drivers licence. ; Qualification to perform electric and acetylene welding. ; Ability to work away from home residence on various work cycles. ; Possession of basic mechanical tools.

 

Requirements: Field Maintainers

completion of a postsecondary program of study for maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, i.e. Heavy Equipment Technician, Motive Power Technician, Diesel Technician.

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.