Autoramp Assistant

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 crouching inside railcars

• High School degree or equivalence
• Must possess a valid class 5 driver license, and be able to drive a manual transmission
• Minimum two years’ driving experience
• Clean driving record is a must, no infractions in the last five years. The candidate will have to provide their driving record
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Technology and computer skills that apply to the job
• Ability to correctly analyze a situation and respond appropriately

Automotive Assistants are given a 2 day classroom training with a health & safety team member covering the theory of CN’s rules, polices, procedures, and safety measures at the Automotive Facility. This is followed by a 2 week on the job practical training. New hire is then mentored and coached during the 3 month probation period.

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