Role OverviewJoin CPKC as a Train Conductor, a foundational role in the railway, where you'll work as a member of a train crew, assisting in switching rail cars, making or splitting up trains in rail yards, or moving rail cars between rail yards. This position requires vigilance about safety, unscheduled shift work, and working outdoors in all types of weather.
What You Will Do
As a Conductor, you'll perform physically demanding work, walk up to 6 miles a day, climb, lift, and pull heavy objects, and work up to 12-hour shifts, including days, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays. You'll also report to work within a two-hour call window, after scheduled rest, and maintain a thorough understanding of and follow General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), general orders, and bulletins.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a strong focus, attention to detail, and ability to multitask, as well as excellent communication skills, willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather, and the ability to pass required physical job tasks, written examinations, and safety instructions.
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
- Must be able to pass the required physical job tasks for the job position
- 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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