Canadian pacific (cp) and kansas city southern (kcs) are now cpkc. As the only truly north american railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, cpkc moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout canada, the u.s. and mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the cpkc advantage, our purpose and culture.
description
this position inspects compliance with part 213 (monitoring standards) protects the track that does not comply with appropriate corrective measures and to protect trains and crews. The position also promotes safety with the crew through work audits and safety meetings.
accountabilities
* inspects tracks after repairs are made.
* responds to trouble calls and conducts special visual inspections after adverse weather alerts.
* demonstrates operational excellence by knowing and applying the business requirements. Demonstrates customer focus and contingency planning to ensure stakeholder expectations are met.
* understands the relevant business metrics and applies effective tactics to sustain a culture of operational effectiveness that produces teams of high performing, engaged and empowered operational leaders.
* defines and communicates clearly the teams roles and responsibilities; holds people accountable for accomplishing objectives; recognizes and rewards people who achieve results and deliver on performance expectations; provides pinpointed (specific & measurable) feedback on performance.
* develops and retains a strong team of high performers; creates a challenging and rewarding work environment; organizes a diverse group of people into a cohesive team to leverage their energy, knowledge and skills; creates grassroots / localized events to train & develop others - including location-specific safety training, localized speak up events, regular recognition or team-building activities.
ideal candidate qualifications
required
* high school diploma or equivalent
* minimum five (5) years of relevant operations experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
* specialist knowledge of one or more disciplines of railroad operations
* as a requirement of the "secretaria de comunicaciones y transporte" must have and maintain valid the lff (licencia federal ferroviaria) for the duration of his employment contract with kansas city southern.
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working conditions
* available 24 x 7 x 365.
* works outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
* shift work is an essential function of this job. Employees must have the ability and willingness to support critically important railroad operations 24 hours per day/7 days per week, working various shifts as assigned. Schedule assignments may include after-hours, weekends and holidays.
we offer
* complete health and welfare benefits package
* competitive salary
* incentive plan
* vacation plan
eeo statement
we value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. The talent selection process for vacant positions at cpkc is governed by the principles established in its labor equality and non-discrimination policy, and applies to all applicants internal and external alike. In addition, clinical tests and background check are not part of the final decision-making process during selection.
required skills
required experience