Track Supervisor

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.

$10,000 signing bonus for new hires.

Purpose of the position

As a valued member of CPKC's Engineering team, the Track Supervisor plays an essential role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and integrity of the track infrastructure. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards to support seamless and efficient train operations. Covering territory from Aresta, MS to Pennington, AL, the successful candidate will bring technical expertise, effective leadership, and a proactive approach to maintaining infrastructure performance, addressing potential risks, and contributing to the overall success of CPKC's rail network.

Position accountabilities

Ensure regulatory compliance with CPKC safety practices, policies, and procedures, ensuring unionized employees operate in a safe and compliant manner

Oversee scheduled track inspections at required intervals, identifying potential safety hazards and promptly addressing exceptions through corrective actions

Promote a culture of workplace safety by compiling and maintaining inspection records, reports, and documentation to reduce safety risks and enhance operational reliability

Direct maintenance activities in alignment with selective renewal plans for various track components, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of track infrastructure

Establish daily work priorities and objectives and make recommendations to the Roadmaster

Provide on-call support and emergency response on a rotating cycle to support 24/7 operations

Position requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency

Valid driver’s license

2+ years of hands-on experience working in basic and/or principal track maintenance, particularly in main terminal areas

Minimum 1 year of experience operating various track machines, with a consistent track record of maximizing productivity and ensuring operational safety

Strong ability to interpret and apply relevant track standards and practice circulars

Proven commitment to working safely and adhering to established safety procedures

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).

Job details

Department: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Meridian, Mississippi

Country: United States

% of Travel: 10-20%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 5

Job Available to: Internal & External

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