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 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.

Automotive Assistants are responsible for the safe loading, unloading, and placement of vehicles within the yard. They also perform inventory updates and maintain railway car equipment such as bridge plates and blocks.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid class 5 driver's license with experience driving manual transmissions. A clean driving record and the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work are mandatory.

• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Vehicle loading
• Vehicle unloading
• Yard management
• Inventory control
• Manual transmission driving
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Hand-eye coordination
• Safety compliance
• Physical stamina
• Problem solving
• Employment Equity
• Good Driving Record
• Valid Driver's License
• Computer Literacy
• Loading And Unloading
• Coordinating

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Deposit Operations Assistant
• Yard Truck Driver
• Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week