Carpenter
About The Position
Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: CPKC is seeking a highly skilled and certified Journeyman Carpenter to join our Engineering team. In this dynamic position, you will play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity of the railroad by specializing in the construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges and buildings. Reporting to the Manager of Bridge Maintenance, you will contribute to the safety and operational efficiency of train movement across North America, delivering an exceptional service to our customers. As a valued member of our team, your expertise in carpentry will directly support CPKC's commitment to excellence in rail infrastructure and transportation.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or general equivalency
- Valid driver’s license
- Possess Carpenter certification and/or at least 5 years in benchwork
- Demonstrate strong proficiency in using hand-powered tools
- Acquire and maintain a General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) certification
Nice To Haves
- experience with heavy machinery operation is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret blueprints to ensure precise project implementation
- Complete interior and exterior finishes to improve spaces by performing drywall installation, painting and applying trim work
- Construct and pour concrete foundations, slabs and various structural forms
- Gather, organize and prepare construction materials, including lumber and other necessary supplies
- Skilled in handling manual and power tools, including measurement instruments, saws, hammers and woodworking machinery
- Operate rigging and scaffolding equipment to ensure safe and efficient work at elevated heights
- Assist in maintaining accurate records of equipment maintenance, timesheets and project documentation, ensuring proper care and usage
- Perform construction and repair tasks related to culverts, timber bridges, steel bridges and buildings
- Comply with safety protocols, operational guidelines and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations within the railroad sector
- Adhere to safety guidelines in a high-risk, team-oriented work environment, prioritizing vigilance when working around heavy and moving equipment
Benefits
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share purchase plan
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Part-time studies program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
