The conductor will have to perform yard work such as switching cars, making or splitting up the trains, moving the cars, etc. The employee will be a member of a train crew that will perform work in the rail yards or travel to various locations with the train to service our clients.

Responsibilities:
The selected individual will perform the following functions:

• Manages and controls the movements of the cars by using lantern, hand and/or flag signals or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up or set or release air brakes.
• Operates track switches (visually checks switch condition and direction) to change the direction of the engine or cars within yard limits or on the main railway; may apply or release hand brakes to switch or perform other duties.
• Apply and release hand breaks to perform movements.
• Follows the lists of work, respecting the order of those cars on the train.
• Prepares required daily reports and switch lists, manually or electronically.
• Inspects the condition of the train.
• Follows and complies with the various rules, railway safety procedure and standards of Transport Canada.
• Interacts with the railway authorities.
• Work safely.
• Other related tasks.

General Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Have experience or is a qualified conductor (important asset).
• Able to adapt to different situations: work schedule, being on call, over time, tasks to accomplish, etc.
• Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Must be prepared to work on call 24/7, weekends, shifts.

Other working conditions: Vacation, benefits and paid holidays are based on the company’s policies.

If considered for the position, a full background check will be required (physical, drug, criminal and references).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $26.39-$35.19 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greater Sudbury, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• railway: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• driver's license (required)

Work Location: One location

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