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Bridge Technician

Job Summary

The Bridge Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, adjusting, testing and maintaining all electrical and communication work on bridges, including bridge programmable logic controllers and navigation lights.

Major Responsibilities

Perform prescribed bridge duties anywhere on the Illinois Central (IC) Railroad System, including Chicago Central and Pacific (CCP) territory
Carry out all electrical and communication work on bridges

Working Conditions

The role is primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
The role requires regular travel (20 to 30%) to IC and CCP system territories and beyond the Chicago Terminal and Elgin, Joliet & Eastern (EJ&E) Zones
The incumbent has a regular work week from Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, and weekends when necessary

Requirements

Electrical experience with design, installation, construction, repair and maintenance of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems including 480volt 3-phase power
License issued by the Federal Communications Commission of the grade General Radiotelephone Operator or a license issued by the National Association of Business and Educational Radio of the grade Certified Technician
Operator license qualifying the incumbent to operate a highway vehicle
Identifies risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment
Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by example
Addresses risks
Shares information
Collaborates with others
Solves problems using analytical thinking
Responds with agility
Written and oral examination

Training

An important component of development remains on-the-job training. Formal classroom training is normally delivered at CN's Homewood, Illinois Campus for 5 weeks and consists of class rules, fall protection, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid lessons. Third party Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) training is required once a general competency is achieved.

CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

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