Roadmaster

Company: CPKC
Location: Davenport
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

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.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

This position covers a 100-mile radius of territory from Davenport, IA to Ottumwa, IA with 75% field travel. You will directly provide and ensure oversight and compliance with corporate policy and regulatory engineering standards. Provide leadership accountability for input/output of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics. Ensures the application of CPKC safety practices, policies and procedures by all direct union reports.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Directs, coordinates, and/or implements emergency response to service interruptions and execute seasonal plans
Leads Union employees within the terms of the Collective Agreement and assists in handling discipline, disputes and grievances
Establishes and maintains cross-functional relationships and ensures clear working relationships between all direct reports
Accountable for current year execution and provides information, recommendations, and validation for scope of work documents, annual/multi-year capital planning priorities
Provide oversight of engineering materials and accurate inventory
Ensure CPKC is alligned with all FRA regulatory processes

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

5 years' experience in track maintenance & renewal
2 years' experience leading Track Renewal crews such as Rail Tie crews
Complete understanding of Railway Track Safety Rules
Knowledge and full comprehension of Collective Agreement language
People leadership
On-call rotation and may be required to respond to incidents on other territories

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

Flexible and competitive benefits package
Employer Funded Retirement Plan
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Performance Incentive Program
Annual Fitness Subsidy
Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Medical Requirements:

CPKC 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
Reference check
Driver's License Verification
Last 3 years of driving history
Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
Social Security number verification

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Req ID: 103551

Department: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Davenport, Iowa

Country: United States

% of Travel: 70-80%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 4

Job Available to: Internal & External

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