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