What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Tender position at CPKC?
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.
Purpose of the position:
The Bridge Tender is in charge of and responsible for the safe operation of our bridges.
Position accountabilities:
As an employer with national 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 critical 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:
Purpose of the position:
The Bridge Tender is in charge of and responsible for the safe operation of our bridges.
Position accountabilities:
- Recording each movement of the span and the date, time, and name of the vessel and direction of passage in a log book
- Perform bridge maintenance to movable bridge operating components and other basic maintenance
- You will be working in a safety sensitive environment which includes working around heavy moving equipment
- All work is performed outdoors, you will be working on railway bridges with exposure to all weather conditions such as rain, direct sunlight and snow
- Must be comfortable working on a structure at heights with proper fall protection equipment
- Relief position will work Saturday shift and fill in for vacation and personal days
- Work is seasonal and employees are called in seniority order as and when required
- Employees may be trained on and required to work more than one bridge
- Schedule will be 06:00 to 14:00 Monday through Friday, subject to call outs, and working every other weekend
- High school diploma or GED and valid drivers license
- Position is subject to call outs and will need to be flexible to work all shifts if needed
- Must be willing to work at heights (bridges, ladders, roofs)
- Outdoor work experience is required
- Must be able to converse proficiently in English language skills using radio and telephone operations
- Must be proficient in the use of common hand and power tools
As an employer with national 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 critical 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
- Driver’s License Verification
- Last 3 years of driving history
- Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
- Social Security number verification
- Req ID: 104167
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Union
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 40-50%
- # of Positions: 1
- Compensation Rate: $30.76
- Job Available to: Internal & External
Salary : $31
