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.
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Supervisor, Rail Testing plays a critical role in protecting the safety and reliability of CPKC’s rail network by operating advanced ultrasonic testing equipment to detect rail defects. By accurately assessing and reporting test results, this role drives timely rail replacement decisions that help prevent failures and ensure safe, uninterrupted train operations.
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POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Drive CPKC owned vehicle and rental cars to locations to perform daily testing
Work as a team to ensure truck is fully staffed throughout the year
Operate and maintain CPKC owned ultrasonic rail testing equipment on various segments on their assigned territory
Calibrate and ensure equipment is up to standards to perform quality inspections
Responsible for daily contact with the Roadmaster for collaborative ways to keep Rail Flaw Detection equipment on schedule and hit production targets
Take track protection and abide by all safety rules to ensure everyone goes home safe
Perform quality work ensure the safe passage of trains in compliance with the Red Book by issuing the appropriate protective slow orders
Required to be on call on a regular basis outside of normal business hours and workdays
Work 2 weeks ON and 1 week OFF schedule (travel required to get to work and back home)
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or GED
Commercial drivers License
Previous rail road experience
Instrumentation and testing experience in other disciplines
High proficiency in using a computer and troubleshooting ability
Proficiency in using tools to make mechanical repairs to equipment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
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WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program
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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 drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
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Background Investigation
Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
Driver’s license verification and driving history
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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.
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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.
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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 provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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Req ID: 105802
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Country: United States
% of Travel: 90-100%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 5
Compensation Rate:
Job Available to: Internal & External
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