freight train conductor

Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 1 day ago

Chetwynd, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time
  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Anglais
  • Heures de travail: 40 to 60 hours per week
  • Education:
  • Expérience: Education
  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experienceWork site environment
  • Outdoors
  • NoisyWork setting
  • Willing to relocate
  • Relocation costs covered by employerTasks
  • Check train systems and equipment prior to train run
  • Receive train orders and explain orders to brakemen/women, locomotive engineer and other crew members
  • Communicate with train crew members to aid in the movement and operation of train
  • Receive orders from traffic controllers, observe signals and track conditions and open and close track switches
  • Communicate with train crew members to give and receive train operation information
  • Prepare train run reports
  • Set and release hand brakes and connect air brake hoses to couple and switch passenger or freight cars, making minor repairs to couplings, air hoses and wheel-bearing boxes as requiredSecurity and safety
  • Criminal record checkTransportation/travel information
  • Willing to travelWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Sound discrimination
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periodsOwn tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety bootsPersonal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • ReliabilityScreening questions
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?Experience
  • Will trainHealth benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefitsFinancial benefits
  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium
  • Pension plan
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Stocks/sharesOther benefits
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Wellness program