Job Description: Employees hired from another railroad company that are deemed to be Qualified Conductors will have to be assessed to evaluate their qualifications as per CN standards.Upon successful completion of CN familiarization requirements and any additional mandatory training (e.g. belt pack), the newly hired employee will receive a lump sum, non-pensionable signing bonus of $10,000. The new employee will also be entitled to relocation assistance including up to 90 days accommodation, and special lump sums for every year that permanent clearance is maintained at the assigned location for three years. Job Responsibilities: 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 Ensuring compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations related to safety and operations Assembling/dismantling trains in the rail yard, and picking up/setting off rail cars en-route Providing and receiving various forms of oral and printed instructions concerning the movement and placement of rail cars Operating track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes Observing, interpreting, and relaying signals to ensure safe train and locomotive movement Job Requirements: Operating various devices on rail cars and locomotives, such as uncoupling levers and handbrakes Working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions Climbing on and off ladders of moving rail cars Walking for frequent extended periods 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) Bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling frequently Grasping and holding objects while riding the side of a train 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 Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 90 pounds Qualification & Experience: Have a minimum of 1 year work experience Have completed 10+shifts/trips as a Qualified Conductor High school diploma or GED Must not be laid off/proof of resignation required Obtaining and maintaining Conductors Rule Card Must have worked for a class 1 Railroad within the past year Proficiency in both oral and written communications Writing and passing safety and rules exams. (Note: As per collective agreement, subsequent mandatory Locomotive Engineer qualification to retain seniority/employment.) Possessing and maintaining a passport allowing entry/re-entry to the Canada and the United States (in certain specific locations) Job Details: Company: CN Rail Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Toronto, ON, CA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careerstrivia.net
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