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. For more information about the position please :

• 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.

Hourly rate

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.