Train conductor
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)’s Operations Prairie North Division based in Red Deer, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Train conductor. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)’s Operations Prairie North Division is a transnational railway connecting. It provides freight transportation for commodities like grain, oil, and manufactured goods. The Prairie North Division, based in Edmonton, operates a vast rail network across the Prairies. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)
Division: Operations Prairie North Division
Position: Train conductor
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $40.00 – $45.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Red Deer, AB, CA
Shift: 12-hour shifts
Requisition ID: 103775
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of a high school diploma
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for long periods and at least 18 years old
- The candidates should be able to pass the required physical job tasks, written examinations, and demonstrate the ability to read and understand safety instructions, operating rules, and regulations in English
- The candidates should be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including walking up to 10 kilometers a day on uneven ground, climbing, and lifting, pulling heavy objects (up to 80 pounds on occasion)
- The candidates should be able to work unscheduled shift work in a 24/7 operating environment and work up to 12-hour shifts, including days, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays
- The candidates should have the ability to report to work within a two-hour call window after scheduled rest and possess excellent focus, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have strong communication skills to provide clear and concise instructions, directions, including over the radio
- The candidates should have general equivalency diploma (GED) and possess a valid driver’s license
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to work in either train or yard service depending on seniority and carry out specific instructions detailing a train’s route and specific movements
- The candidates should be able to coordinate the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars and lifting out the coupling device
- The candidates should be able to observe, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting train movement
- The candidates should be able to signal crew members for engine or train movement using specific signals or radio communication
- The candidates should be able to maintain a thorough understanding of and follow the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), general orders, and bulletins
- The candidates should be able to provide flag protection and relay signals to trains in emergency situations and move on and off moving or stationary equipment safely
- The candidates should be able to fill out forms, including train orders and switch lists, and prepare clear and legible reports and handle emergency situations, operate fire extinguishers, and apply first aid techniques
Benefits:
- The candidates will get $5,000 signing bonus for new hires
- The candidates will get pension plan, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Annual Fitness Subsidy and Part-time Studies Program
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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