Bridge Technician

at CN in Joliet, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Bridge Technician

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 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 Summary

The 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 bridges

Working 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 necessary

Requirements

· 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 examination

Training

An important component of development remains on-the-job training. Formal classroom training is normally delivered at CN’s Homewood, Illinois Campus for 1 week and consists of class rules, fall protection, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid lessons. Third party Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) training is required once a general competency is achieved.

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.

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.