Assistant Roadmaster

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC•Shreveport, LA

13d•Onsite

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: Are you ready to step into a key leadership role and drive meaningful improvements in rail operations? As an Assistant Roadmaster, you’ll be charged with ensuring the safety, reliability, and optimal condition of track infrastructure across your assigned area. Collaborating with the Roadmaster, you’ll deliver innovative, cost-efficient engineering solutions while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory guidelines. Your expertise will be vital in sustaining a safe, high-performing rail network that enables smooth, uninterrupted train service and preserves our infrastructure integrity. You will consistently uphold all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to safety and excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency
Valid driver’s license
2+ years of previous railroad experience in track maintenance & renewal
Minimum of 1 year experience leading track renewal crews such as rail tie crews
Proficiency of railway track safety rules
Application of the collective bargaining agreement
Participated in an on-call rotation, providing emergency response support every other week to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 operations

Responsibilities

Support the Roadmaster in enforcing CPKC safety practices, policies, and procedures among all direct reports
Contribute to achieving compliance, service, and financial outcomes
Oversee, coordinate, or execute emergency responses to service disruptions within the geographic territory, while maintaining and implementing seasonal plans for winter, spring floods, and fire management
Manage employees according to the terms of the collective agreement and resolve disputes or grievances as necessary
Gather and document information to aid in establishing annual and multi-year capital planning priorities
Oversee quality assurance for Track Programs and Equipment (TP&E) projects
Ensure CPKC is aligned with all Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulatory processes