Student Conductor

**Description**

The Student Conductor works within the shift teams and communicates with Watco Operations for yard management support. Completes the railcar moves required in the yard for a safe and efficient operation.

This position involves shift work, including days, nights, and weekends, with scheduling flexibility based on operational needs.

**Minimum Qualifications/Pre-requisites**
- High school education or general education diploma or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education, and sufficient training in rail operations
- IROR (Industrial Railway Operating Rules) certified

**Responsibilities**

At the direction of the Conductor, responsibilities of the Student Conductor include but are not limited to:

- Perform switching activities in compliance with all Watco, Provincial/Federal and site-specific requirements.
- Makes sure the outbound trains are:

- Secure and all regulatory requirements met.
- The train is in order as per crew list via railcar tracking system.
- Correct cars are shipped on the proper date and train.
- Safely switch site facilities
- Builds outbound & break up inbound trains as required.
- Performs or assist in process related Root Cause or failure analysis on rail operations related issues.
- Identifies areas for improvement.
- Provide support to address and resolve customer needs.
- Follow all relevant Work Processes
- Utilize electronic mail as required.
- Watco may at any time provide other instructions as required.

**Work Environment**

The work environment for Team Members will include shift work, exposure to moderate noise, lifting, climbing, walking etc. in all weather conditions.

Watco is a smoke free environment.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-01