Track Laborer - Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

Company: Canadian Pacific
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

* Req ID: 76846

* Department: Engineering

* Job Type: Full-Time

* Position Type: Union

* Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

* Country: United States

* # of Positions: 3

* Compensation Rate: $23.08 - $25.67 per hour

* Job Available to: Internal & External

* Deadline to apply: 03/31/2020



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.



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:

* 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.



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 a safety 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.

Keywords: Canadian Pacific, Minneapolis , Track Laborer - Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Professions , Saint Paul, Minnesota