Bridge Technician

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Joliet
Posted on: February 12, 2025

Job Description:

Qualified Rate : $43.43 Per hourPlease note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employees are also eligible to an employee share investment plan (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.Bridge TechnicianEnjoying 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 Bridges & Structures 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! Job SummaryThe Bridge Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, adjusting, testing and maintaining all electrical and communication work on bridges, including bridge programmable logic controllers and navigation lights.Major Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed bridge duties anywhere on the Illinois Central (IC) Railroad System, including Chicago Central and Pacific (CCP) territory
• Carry out all electrical and communication work on bridgesWorking Conditions
  • The role is primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
  • The role requires regular travel (20 to 30%) to IC and CCP system territories and beyond the Chicago Terminal and Elgin, Joliet & Eastern (EJ&E) Zones
  • The incumbent has a regular work week from Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, and weekends when necessaryRequirements
    • Electrical experience with design, installation, construction, repair and maintenance of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems including 480volt 3-phase power
    • License issued by the Federal Communications Commission of the grade General Radiotelephone Operator or a license issued by the National Association of Business and Educational Radio of the grade Certified Technician
    • Operator license qualifying the incumbent to operate a highway vehicle
    • Identifies risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment
    • Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by example
    • Addresses risks
    • Shares information
    • Collaborates with others
    • Solves problems using analytical thinking
    • Responds with agility
    • Written and oral examinationWhat We Offer
      • Competitive Wages, Benefits, and Pension Plan
      • Paid Training and Career Development
      • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
      • 24/7 Telemedicine Service
      • Employee Share Investment Plan
      • Educational Financial Assistance Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
      • Extensive Employee Discount Program
      • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)Paid TrainingSuccessful candidates will take part in a paid 3-week training program at a CN Campus (Homewood, IL) with additional on-the-job training to help ensure that they have received the adequate knowledge to operate in accordance with regulatory requirements and CN's safety standards. The training is primarily on health and safety rules as successful completion of the classroom and on-the-job training is required to continue employment as a Track Maintainer at CN.Successful Candidate Process:
        • Medical assessment (including drug, hearing, and vision).
        • Criminal background check.
        • Offer LetterPaid Training Structure:
          • 3 weeks at CN Campus (Homewood, Ill)About CNCN 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.At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca. As an equal employment opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

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