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 Bridge Inspection Vehicle leads a specialized team responsible for operating CPKC’s bridge inspection vehicle to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant evaluation of railway structures across the network. This role oversees field operations, coordinates inspection activities, and ensures accurate reporting to support infrastructure integrity and regulatory adherence, and requires a minimum of 80% travel across the territory. The position is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.
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POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Lead daily bridge inspection vehicle operations
Plan inspection schedules routes and resource allocation
Ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulations
Conduct field safety briefings and enforce safe work practices
Coordinate track access with dispatch engineering and maintenance
Operate and direct under bridge inspection vehicle and support equipment
Review inspection data photos and reports for accuracy and completeness
Train mentor and evaluate team members to maintain high performance
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or general equivalency
Minimum of 4 years of railroad track or bridge experience
Valid Class A CDL or Class B CDL driver’s license
Position requires 80% travel and participation in an on‑call schedule for emergency response to ensure operational coverage
Knowledge of railroad bridge inspection, maintenance, and construction practices with strong communication skills and proficiency in computer systems
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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 or regulated 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
Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
Social Security Number verification
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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: 105597
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Country: United States
% of Travel: 80-90%
# of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 5
Job Available to: Internal & External
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