Mechanical Laborer- EN
CN, Homewood, IL, United States
Mechanical Laborer
Qualified Rate: $37.8 per hour. New hires may receive a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period.
At CN, we are committed to excellence, safety, and integrity.
Job Summary
The Labourer | Hostler is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations in the locomotive shops, collaborating with a large team to ensure safety and success of CN’s operations.
Working Conditions
Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and occasionally up to 85 pounds (39 kg).
Frequent climbing, balancing, grasping, and good eye‑hand coordination.
Exposure to heat, cold, water, oil, grease, battery acid, fumes, and noise.
Major Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment including dollies, high‑pressure washing machines, shovels, and wheelbarrows.
Drive vehicles including trucks, forklifts, and cranes.
Operate locomotives.
Carry out a variety of general tasks as needed.
Requirements
Valid driver’s license.
High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
Ability to determine the condition of objects and parts for wear and defects.
Assets
Vocational or technical training and/or knowledge of Rail Operating Rules.
Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations, and manage stress.
Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others.
Good verbal, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
What We Offer
Competitive wages and benefits.
Paid training and career development.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Defined Benefits Pension Plan.
Employee Share Investment Plan.
Educational Financial Assistance Program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Generous Employee Discount Program.
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Telemedicine service.
Paid Training
Successful candidates will attend a paid training program at a CN Campus (Homewood, IL) to gain the knowledge required to operate in accordance with regulatory requirements and CN’s safety culture. Completion of the classroom and on‑the‑job training is mandatory to continue employment as a Labourer.
Paid Training Structure
3 weeks at a CN Campus (classroom instructions at Homewood, IL).
2+ weeks at the local shop (on site with the training team at the hired location).
3 additional weeks at the CN Campus.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
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Qualified Rate: $37.8 per hour. New hires may receive a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period.
At CN, we are committed to excellence, safety, and integrity.
Job Summary
The Labourer | Hostler is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations in the locomotive shops, collaborating with a large team to ensure safety and success of CN’s operations.
Working Conditions
Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and occasionally up to 85 pounds (39 kg).
Frequent climbing, balancing, grasping, and good eye‑hand coordination.
Exposure to heat, cold, water, oil, grease, battery acid, fumes, and noise.
Major Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment including dollies, high‑pressure washing machines, shovels, and wheelbarrows.
Drive vehicles including trucks, forklifts, and cranes.
Operate locomotives.
Carry out a variety of general tasks as needed.
Requirements
Valid driver’s license.
High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
Ability to determine the condition of objects and parts for wear and defects.
Assets
Vocational or technical training and/or knowledge of Rail Operating Rules.
Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations, and manage stress.
Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others.
Good verbal, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
What We Offer
Competitive wages and benefits.
Paid training and career development.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Defined Benefits Pension Plan.
Employee Share Investment Plan.
Educational Financial Assistance Program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Generous Employee Discount Program.
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Telemedicine service.
Paid Training
Successful candidates will attend a paid training program at a CN Campus (Homewood, IL) to gain the knowledge required to operate in accordance with regulatory requirements and CN’s safety culture. Completion of the classroom and on‑the‑job training is mandatory to continue employment as a Labourer.
Paid Training Structure
3 weeks at a CN Campus (classroom instructions at Homewood, IL).
2+ weeks at the local shop (on site with the training team at the hired location).
3 additional weeks at the CN Campus.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
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