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Train Conductor
2 months ago
About the Role
CN Rail is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused individual to join our team as a Train Conductor. As a key member of our railway operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains, rail cars, and locomotives in rail yards and on the road.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 radio
Training and Development
Successful applicants 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
- 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 signals
Requirements
- Writing and passing safety and rules exams
- 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
Relocation Incentive
The following conditions will only be applicable to newly hired employees upon successful completion of their training period in their assigned location for a period of three (3) years:
- Accommodation will be provided for a period of up to three (3) months at a CN Bunkhouse or Hotel of CN's choosing.
- Upon completion of the probationary period, a $5,000 allowance will be given to assist with expenses of relocating.
- Upon completion of twelve (12) months of employment as a qualified Conductor, a $5,000 allowance will be given.
Additionally, newly hired employees who relocate under the provisions of this incentive will be entitled to special lump sum allowances as follows:
- After the completion of 365 days from the date they commenced working at the new location, the employee will receive 7% of their earnings (working tours) paid as a lump sum. Earnings will be calculated from the date they commenced working up to and including the 365th day.
- After the completion of 730 days from the date they commenced working at the new location, the employee will receive 10% of their earnings (working tours) paid as a lump sum. Earnings will be calculated from the 366th day, up to and including the 730th day.
- After the completion of 1095 days from the date they commenced working at the new location, the employee will receive 20% of their earnings (working tours) paid as a lump sum. Earnings will be calculated from the 731st day, up to and including the 1095th day.
**Approval to qualify subject to company's discretion. Incentive not applicable to current CN Rail Transportation Employees.
