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Train Conductor

2 months ago

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada CN Full time
About the Role

CN is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Conductor to join our team. As a Conductor, you will play a critical role in the movement of trains, rail cars, and locomotives in rail yards and on the road.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations related to safety and operations
  • Provide and receive various forms of oral and printed instructions concerning the movement and placement of rail cars
  • Assemble/dismantle trains in the rail yard, and pick up/set off rail cars en-route
  • Observe, interpret, and relay signals to ensure safe train and locomotive movement
  • Operate track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes
  • Inspect the condition of a train and equipment
  • Make effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergency situations
  • Communicate effectively with the Rail Traffic Control centre, other train crews and other departments on a regular basis via handheld radio
Training and Development

Candidates will participate in an intensive paid training program that includes 11 weeks of training (7 weeks classroom at the CN Campus in Winnipeg, MB and 4 weeks field training). CN now offers an enhanced and extremely competitive training wage. Expenses related to transportation, accommodation and meals while in Winnipeg are covered by the company.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
  • Work 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)
  • Push, pull, lift and carry up to 90 pounds
  • Work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
  • Operate various devices on rail cars and locomotives, such as uncoupling levers and handbrakes
  • Climb on and off ladders of moving rail cars
  • Grasp and hold objects while riding the side of a train
  • Walk for frequent extended periods
  • Bend, stoop, squat and kneel frequently
  • Meet 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 signals
Requirements
  • 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 communications
Assets
  • Completion of college or vocational/technical school and/or Freight Conductor experience
  • Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory/safety environment
  • Possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license