Supervisor Bridge Inspection

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:

This is a temporary position to cover a military leave, lasting through May 2026. In this position you will complete annual scheduled railroad bridge inspections and provide comments based on observed field conditions. You will also complete periodic railroad, including emergency bridge inspections. This position can be headquartered out of Milwaukee, WI or Bensenville, IL

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide training, qualification, and oversight for field maintenance employees
• Audit bridge maintenance/renewal work for compliance with CPKC structures red book
• Make recommendations to territory Manager Bridge Maintenance in regards to the inspection and maintenance of bridges
• Facilitate action plans based on detailed inspection results with the Railroad Bridge Engineer
• Complete inspections of moveable bridges, overhead highway structures, culverts, retaining walls, and turntables
• Directing assignment, use, and operation of bridge inspection vehicle
• Required to request and acquire all necessary track authorities to conduct on-track bridge inspections

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver's license
• Qualification as a bridge inspector or ability to become qualified as a Bridge Inspector
• Ability to inspect bridges at heights and wear fall protection
• Proficient 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: 104310
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Franklin Park, Illinois
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 80-90%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Compensation Rate: $80,000 to $85,000
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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