Train Conductor- EN

About the role

The Train Conductor at CN is responsible for ensuring compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations related to safety, operation, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations related to safety, operation, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Provide and receive various forms of oral and printed communication concerning the movement and placement of rail cars
• Assemble and dismantle trains in the rail yard, and pick up and set off rail cars on-route
• Observe, interpret, and relay signals concerning train and engine movement
• Operate track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes
• Inspect the condition of a train and equipment
• Prepare necessary forms and reports
• Conductors may also be required to travel and may be away from home for more than one night at a time.
• Follow company safety procedures, use common sense, and maintain an overall level of safety awareness when operating in the work environment
• Make effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergency situations
• Communicate effectively with the Rail Traffic Control center, other train crews and other departments on a regular basis via handheld radio

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position
• Proficiency in both oral and written communications (English)
• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory/safety environment
• Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules
• Post-secondary education
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stressful situations
• Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
• Conform to operating rules and safety procedures and maintain a high level of safety awareness in the work environment, both for themselves and their colleagues

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations related to safety, operation, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Track operation and maintenance
• Train assembly and disassembly
• Signal interpretation and relay
• Track switch operation
• Equipment inspection
• Form and report preparation
• Effective decision-making under pressure
• Communication with various departments
• Adaptability and stress management
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Benefits and Pension Plan
• Paid Training and Career Development
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 24/7 Telemedicine Service
• Employee Share Investment Plan
• Employee Financial Assistance Program
• Extensive Employee Discount Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Paid Training: 4 weeks at CN’s Campus, 4 weeks at a CN Home Terminal, 3 weeks at Campus, and 45+ trips to qualify as a conductor

Pay

Qualified Rate: $48.25 per hour. New hires may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period.

Schedule

Flexible schedule with regular and predictable attendance, available to work night shifts, weekends, holiday work hours, some overtime, and being away from home for extended periods of time when required.