Job Description: Conductors work as members of two or three person train crews and perform duties associated with the movement of trains, rail cars, and locomotives in rail yards and on the road. They coordinate the assembly of trains and execute any ground work outside the locomotive cab while in the yard or en-route (ex: operating track switches, picking up rail cars, making emergency repairs, etc.). Job Responsibilities: Operating track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes 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 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 Inspecting the condition of a train and equipment Providing and receiving various forms of oral and printed instructions concerning the movement and placement of rail cars Job Requirements: Possessing and maintaining a valid driver’s license Operating various devices on rail cars and locomotives, such as uncoupling levers and handbrakes Climbing on and off ladders of moving rail cars 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 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 Grasping and holding objects while riding the side of a train Walking for frequent extended periods Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory/safety environment Working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions Completion of college or vocational/technical school and/or Freight Conductor experience Bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling frequently Qualification & Experience: High school diploma or GED Writing and passing safety and rules exams. (Note: As per collective agreement, subsequent mandatory Locomotive Engineer qualification to retain seniority/employment.) Proficiency in both oral and written communications 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) Job Details: Company: CN Rail Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Saskatoon, SK, CA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careerstrivia.net
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