Autoramp Assistant

Role

Automotive Assistants are responsible for the safe unloading, loading, and placement of vehicles in a safe and timely manner that responds to the customers’ needs.

• Performing yard checks and inventory updates
• Operating, loading and unloading ramps
• Opening and closing railway car doors
• Removing and installing vehicle blocks
• Installation and removal of bridge plates between railway cars. Bridge plates are the link or connection between the railway car junctions used to bridge the gap

• Working shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Working on call
• Frequent lifting weights up to 50 pounds
• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Physical work, being able to walk long distances, climb railcar ladders and crouch inside railcars

• High school diploma or equivalence
• Valid class 5 driver license and ability to drive a manual transmission
• Minimum two years’ driving experience
• Clean driving record with no infractions in the last five years; driving record must be provided
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Good hand‑eye coordination
• Technology and computer skills applicable to the job
• Ability to correctly analyze a situation and respond appropriately

Automotive Assistants receive a 2‑day classroom training with a health & safety team member covering CN’s rules, policies, procedures, and safety measures at the Automotive Facility. This is followed by a 2‑week on‑the‑job practical training, after which new hires are mentored and coached during a 3‑month probation period.

Hourly rate.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.