Work Equipment Truck Driver/Tractor Trailer
Canadian National RailwayJob Description Apply now Work Equipment Truck Driver/Tractor Trailer Req Id: 1326 Job Location: Montreal - QC Business Unit: Operations Highest Level Division: Engineering Posting Start Date: 10/30/26 Posting End Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 EDT French/English Bilingual Requirement: Yes Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employees are also eligible to an employee share investment plan (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work that we do matters. Every day, our team of dedicated railroaders power the North American economy from coast-to-coast-to-coast, with an unwavering commitment to safety and service excellence. If you enjoy hands-on tasks, working outdoors, and have a safety-first mindset, a career in railway operations might be right for you. With fresh challenges, paid training, and a host of great benefits - a career at CN means work that makes a true difference in the lives of people. Join us today and get your career moving! Job Summary The incumbent is responsible for safely operating, inspecting, and servicing tractor-trailer equipment and other work equipment for which qualification is held, on the assigned territory. The incumbent transports engineering materials and equipment in support of track repair and maintenance activities and performs other duties as required, including duties normally performed by Track employees. Main Responsibilities Operate tractor-trailer combinations and other qualified on- and off-track heavy equipment to transport engineering materials and equipment Secure, load, handle, and unload engineering materials and equipment for safe highway transport Inspect and maintain tractor-trailer and heavy equipment and report defects Support track repair and maintenance activities, including distributing track material and performing track inspection and other track maintenance duties when machine operation is not required Comply with applicable federal, state, and provincial highway regulations, railway operating rules, track safety standards, and safe work procedures Working Conditions Must be available to work shift work and occasional overtime The incumbent spends considerable time travelling within the assigned territory and occasionally beyond it The incumbent may be assigned other duties as required Ability to perform physical work outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions Must be able to perform repetitive physical activities during a shift Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally Must be prepared to qualify in crane operation Must be able to supply basic personal tools for equipment maintenance The incumbent starts work at the assigned headquarters location and may be required to report to another location or work away from home When required to work away from headquarters, the incumbent is compensated for travel and other expenses according to the collective agreement Must have good eye-hand coordination and grasping ability Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed Experience Previous experience operating tractor-trailer equipment Experience securing engineering materials and equipment for highway transport Experience or training in mechanical work* Relevant work experience in similar working conditions* Education/Certification/Designation High school diploma or equivalent Must be at least 18 years of age Valid commercial driver's licence (CDL) or equivalent, with the appropriate class and air brake endorsement Valid medical card Must be qualified in the applicable railway operating rules or prepared to qualify Prepared to qualify for required single-trip permits Prepared to qualify by passing CN driving tests or an equivalent assessment Postsecondary trade education* Competencies We Care About Ea…