Train Conductor

Job description

Train Conductor

The Train Conductor is responsible for acting as a member of a 2 or 3-person train crew and performs duties associated with the movement of trains, rail cars, and locomotives in rail yards and on the road. The incumbent coordinates the assembly of trains and execute any ground work outside the locomotive cab while in the yard or on-route (operating track switches, picking up rail cars, and making emergency repairs).

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations related to safety and operations

Provide and receive various forms of oral and printed instructions 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 to ensure safe train and locomotive movement

Operate track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes

Inspect the condition of a train and equipment

Make effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergency situations

Communicate effectively with the Rail Traffic Control centre, other train crews and other departments on a regular basis via handheld radio

Working Conditions:

Work a flexible schedule with regular and predictable attendance, in line with the 24/7 railroading environment

Available to work night shifts, weekends, holiday work hours, some overtime and being away from home for extended periods of time when necessary

Push, pull, lift and carry up to 90 pounds

Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions

Operate various devices on rail cars and locomotives, such as uncoupling levers and handbrakes

Climb on and off ladders

Grasp and hold objects while riding the side of a train

Walk for frequent extended periods

Bend, stoop, squat, and kneel frequently

Meet medical fitness requirements for the position, including those established by the Federal Railroad Administration, such as the ability to recognize and distinguish between the colors of signals

Experience:

Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment

Completion of College or Vocational or Technical school or Freight Conductor experience

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

Write and pass safety and rules exams (as per collective agreement, subsequent mandatory Locomotive Engineer qualification to retain seniority and employment)

Obtain and maintain Conductors Rule Card

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Possess and maintain a passport allowing entry and re-entry to the Canada and the United States (in certain specific locations)

Proficiency in both oral and written communications

Technical Skills/Knowledge:

We Care About Each Other

We Strive for Excellence

We Succeed Together

We Lead Responsibly

Any experience and/or education for these above would be considered as an asset

About CN:

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate.

Worksite address

homewood, IL, 60430, US

Who can apply

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