Role OverviewJoin CPKC, a transnational railroad, as a conductor, working in a 24/7 operating environment, performing physically demanding tasks, and requiring excellent focus, attention to detail, and communication skills. The role involves working outdoors in all types of weather, coordinating train movements, and maintaining safety practices.
What You Will Do
Perform work as a member of a train crew, assisting in switching rail cars, making or splitting up trains, and moving rail cars between rail yards. Work in either train or yard service, depending on seniority, and carry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and movements.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The conductor role offers opportunities for training, development, and advancement, with a competitive benefits package, company pension, and employee share purchase plan. The average conductor earns approximately $120,000 annually, with the ability to make up to $139,000.
Requirements
- Must be able to perform work that can be physically demanding
- Willingness to work unscheduled shift work in a 24/7 operating environment
- Working up to 12 hour shifts
- Ability to report to work within a two hour call window
- Excellent focus, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for long periods of time
- Must be able to pass the required physical job tasks for the job position, written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, read and understand operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High school diploma or general equivalency
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share purchase plan
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Part-time studies program
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