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Train Conductor

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Job Order #: 5785606

NOC: 7362
Employer Name:
CPKC
Posted Date:
24-Feb-2021
Location:
WILKIE
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Education:
Grade 12
Experience:
No Experience
Apply By:
30-Mar-2021
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
CPKC
Contact Email:
employment_centre@cpr.ca
Employer Website:
www.cpr.ca


Description

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Carry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and specific movements;
Handle the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars, and is able to lift out coupling device;
Observe, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting movement of train;
Signal crew members for movement of the engine or train using specific signals, or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up, set or release air brakes;
Provide flag protection and relays signals to trains in an emergency situation, as stipulated in the operating rules;
Must be constantly alert to changing conditions and events and take safe and responsible action as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (GED);
3 to 5 years work experience with a demonstrated safe work record;
Valid driver's license is preferred;
Must be at least 18 years old;
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude;
Must be able to work with minimal supervision;
Able to take action and/or make decisions affecting security/well-being of others, i.e. alerting others to unsafe conditions;
Must have good spatial ability with regard to a sense of layout and space, together with an ability to judge speed and/or distance of moving objects;
Able to communicate effectively both oral and in written;
Must be prepared to work weekends and shifts - on call 24 hours/day with 2 Hours notice depending on location.
Work may require extended time away from home;
Must be able to pass the required examinations, read and understand safety instructions, instructions and regulations, timetables, bulletins, waybills, placards, and other written or printed material;
Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions;
May be required to lift up to 80 lbs.
Must be able to cross the United States border for work purposes;
Must be able to obtain a passport.

 

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Oral communication
 - Working with others
 - Problem solving
 - Decision making
 - Critical thinking
 - Job task planning and organizing
 - Finding information
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
 - Not required
 - Not applicable
Additional Skills
 - Prepare train run reports
Railway Conductor Specific Skills
 - Receive and communicate train operation information
Brakemen/Women Specific Skills
 - Set and release hand brakes
 - Receive orders from traffic controllers
 - Open and close track switches
 - Observe signs and track conditions
 - Make minor repair to equipment
 - Check train systems and equipment

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