Autoramp Assistant - Temporary Position

Please note that this is a 12 month contract. 

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 click here: http://www.cn.ca/en/your-industry/automotive 

Critical Performance areas: 

· 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 Conditions:  

· 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 

Employment Requirements: 

· 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 

Training: 
 
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. 

Salary:  

Hourly rate  

About CN 

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.