Train Conductor
2 days ago
Train Conductor
Enjoying physical labour, teamwork and working outdoors as well as being safety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN. With a vibrant, 24/7 schedule, no two days will ever be alike. You can expect fresh challenges, a safety-focused work environment, paid training and supportive colleagues who share your passion for motion. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us
Conductors work as members of two or three person train crews and perform duties associated with the movement of trains, rail cars, and locomotives in rail yards and on the road. They coordinate the assembly of trains and execute any ground work outside the locomotive cab while in the yard or en-route (ex: operating track switches, picking up rail cars, making emergency repairs, etc.).
Responsibilities
The statements in this section are essential job functions that an employee must be able to perform with or without accommodations in order to achieve the objectives of the Conductor job.
Ensuring compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations related to safety and operations Providing and receiving various forms of oral and printed instructions concerning the movement and placement of rail cars Assembling/dismantling trains in the rail yard, and picking up/setting off rail cars en-route Observing, interpreting, and relaying signals to ensure safe train and locomotive movement Operating track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes Inspecting the condition of a train and equipment Making effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergency situations Communicating effectively with the Rail Traffic Control centre, other train crews and other departments on a regular basis via handheld radioPaid Training Structure
Newly hired CN Conductors participate in a comprehensive paid training program at the CN Campus in Winnipeg, MB. Expenses related to transportation, accommodations, and meals while at Campus are covered by CN.
Successful completion of the entire training program is required in order to work as a CN Conductor and includes:
*The specific number of weeks spent training will depend on the requirements of the home terminal and union agreement.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Working a flexible schedule with regular and predictable attendance, in line with the 24/7 railroading environment (includes night, weekend, holiday work hours, some overtime, and being away from home for extended periods of time) Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 90 pounds Working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions Operating various devices on rail cars and locomotives, such as uncoupling levers and handbrakes Climbing on and off ladders of moving rail cars Grasping and holding objects while riding the side of a train Walking for frequent extended periods Bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling frequently Meeting medical fitness requirements for the position, including those established by the Railway Association of Canada, such as the ability to recognize and distinguish between the colors of signalsOther Requirements
Writing and passing safety and rules exams. (Note: As per collective agreement, subsequent mandatory Locomotive Engineer qualification to retain seniority/employment.) High school diploma or equivalent Obtaining and maintaining Conductors Rule Card Possessing and maintaining a passport allowing entry/re-entry to the Canada and the United States (in certain specific locations) Proficiency in both oral and written communicationsAssets
Completion of college or vocational/technical school and/or Freight Conductor experienceRelevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory/safety environmentPossessing and maintaining a valid driver’s licenseCandidate Pool
When you apply to this job requisition, you are not applying to one specific job, but rather enlisting in CN's recruitment process to secure your place on our priority roster for upcoming Train Conductor positions. As Train Conductor positions become available, applicants that have met the qualifications and completed the entire recruitment process will be contacted with an official offer of employment for the location they applied to.
If you are successful in joining the pool of qualified candidates, the result of your interview, background check and medical assessment will remain valid for 6 months.
About CN
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