Job Description

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:

The Assistant Bridge Supervisor is responsible for completing scheduled, periodic, and emergency railroad bridge inspection and providing feedback based on observed field conditions. They provide training, qualification, and oversight for field maintenance employees and facilitate action plans based on detailed inspection results with the Railroad Bridge Engineer.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Complete bridge inspection in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration bridge safety standards and CPKC bridge safety management plan policy
• Audits bridge maintenance/renewal work for compliance with CPKC structures red book
• Make recommendations to territory Manager Bridge Maintenance about the inspection and maintenance of bridges
• Complete inspection of movable bridges, overhead highway structures, culverts, retaining walls, and turntables
• Directing assignment, use, and operation of bridge inspection vehicle
• Establish and manage relationships with their engineering counterparts on their geographic territory
• Required to request and obtain all vital track authorities to conduct an on-track bridge inspection

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of three years of experience in railroad bridge inspection, maintenance or construction
• Qualification as a Bridge Inspector or ability to become qualified in accordance with CPKC bridge management program
• Ability to inspect bridges at heights and wear fall protection
• Computer skills and experience with spreadsheets and word processing required

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
• Social Security Number verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 104419
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 50-60%
• # of Positions: 2
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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