Job Summary
The Assistant Track Maintenance Foreperson is responsible for the maintenance of track components. The position leads crews to ensure that fixtures on the railroad work properly. The incumbent participates in inspecting, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballast.
Major Responsibilities
Inspect and maintain track structure and right-of-way to CN’s specificationsSupervise and develop track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performanceInspect track work on completion and approve track for serviceMaintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standardsImplement safety directivesAssist in the development of safety programs and goalsRemove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchorsCorrect deviations in track surface, alignment, and gaugeInstall and repair street and railroad crossingsAssist in the replacement and repai...