Railway Conductor
2 weeks ago
The conductor will have to perform yard work such as switching cars, making or splitting up the trains, moving the cars, etc. The employee will be a member of a train crew that will perform work in the rail yards or travel to various locations with the train to service our clients.
**Responsibilities**:
The selected individual will perform the following functions:
- Manages and controls the movements of the cars by using lantern, hand and/or flag signals or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up or set or release air brakes.
- Follows the lists of work, respecting the order of those cars on the train.
- Prepares required daily reports and switch lists, manually or electronically.
- Inspects the condition of the train.
- Follows and complies with the various rules, railway safety procedure and standards of Transport Canada.
- Interacts with the railway authorities.
- Work safely.
- Other related tasks.
**General Requirements**:
- Must possess a high school diploma.
- Have experience or is a qualified conductor (important asset).
- Able to adapt to different situations: work schedule, being on call, over time, tasks to accomplish, etc.
- Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Must be prepared to work on call 24/7, weekends, shifts.
**Other working conditions**: Vacation, benefits and paid holidays are based on the company’s policies.
**If considered for the position, a full background check will be required (physical, drug, criminal and references).**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: $34.40-$43.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Education**:
- Secondary School (preferred)
**Experience**:
- conductor qualifed: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- driver's license (required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person