CPKC
Machine Operator
Posting Start Date: 12/26/25
Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.
Purpose of the Position As a member of the Section Gang, you will be responsible for laying, repairing, and maintaining railroad tracks for standard or narrow‑gauge equipment used in mainline service, plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines. Duties include operating specialized machinery such as ballast cleaning and bed tamping equipment to ensure safe and efficient track conditions.
Position Accountabilities
Repair and adjust track switches using appropriate tools and replacement parts
Cut rails to specified lengths with rail saws
Operate track‑wrench machines to tighten or loosen rail joint bolts
Drill holes in rails, tie plates, or fishplates for bolts and spikes using power drills
Clear tracks and switch boxes of debris, ice, or snow
Operate spike pullers to remove old spikes from ties
Grind rail ends to achieve smooth joints using portable grinders
Operate spike‑driving machines to secure rails to ties
Dress and reshape worn or damaged switch points or frogs with power grinders
Operate vehicles that lay rails and tracks over designated sections for construction, repair, or maintenance
Position Requirements
At least 21 years of age
Valid driver’s license; Class A commercial driver license is preferred
High school diploma or equivalency
Willingness to travel extensively and work across multiple locations
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Effective verbal and written communication skills to relay track conditions to team members via telephone or radio
Experience in manual labor in outdoor environments
What CPKC has to offer
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part‑time studies program
Pre‑Employment Requirements Medical and drug testing. This is a safety‑sensitive position and a successful pre‑employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post‑hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation
Criminal history check
Education verification
Driver’s license verification and driving history
Social Security Number verification
Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
Culture of Inclusion For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.
Purpose of the Position As a member of the Section Gang, you will be responsible for laying, repairing, and maintaining railroad tracks for standard or narrow‑gauge equipment used in mainline service, plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines. Duties include operating specialized machinery such as ballast cleaning and bed tamping equipment to ensure safe and efficient track conditions.
Position Accountabilities
Repair and adjust track switches using appropriate tools and replacement parts
Cut rails to specified lengths with rail saws
Operate track‑wrench machines to tighten or loosen rail joint bolts
Drill holes in rails, tie plates, or fishplates for bolts and spikes using power drills
Clear tracks and switch boxes of debris, ice, or snow
Operate spike pullers to remove old spikes from ties
Grind rail ends to achieve smooth joints using portable grinders
Operate spike‑driving machines to secure rails to ties
Dress and reshape worn or damaged switch points or frogs with power grinders
Operate vehicles that lay rails and tracks over designated sections for construction, repair, or maintenance
Position Requirements
At least 21 years of age
Valid driver’s license; Class A commercial driver license is preferred
High school diploma or equivalency
Willingness to travel extensively and work across multiple locations
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Effective verbal and written communication skills to relay track conditions to team members via telephone or radio
Experience in manual labor in outdoor environments
What CPKC has to offer
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part‑time studies program
Pre‑Employment Requirements Medical and drug testing. This is a safety‑sensitive position and a successful pre‑employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post‑hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation
Criminal history check
Education verification
Driver’s license verification and driving history
Social Security Number verification
Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
Culture of Inclusion For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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