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Train Conductor

CPKC
Cahokia, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025

Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern: A New Transnational Railway

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We are seeking a Conductor to join our team at CPKC, the only truly North American railway. With a 20,000-mile network spanning Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, we provide essential goods transportation and support economic growth.

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Purpose of the Position

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The Conductor role is a foundational position in the railway industry, requiring vigilance for safety and adherence to union agreements. Conductors work as part of a train crew, assisting with switching rail cars, making or splitting trains in rail yards, or moving rail cars between yards.

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Key Responsibilities

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This role involves:

  • Assisting in switching rail cars and operating within the framework of the union agreement
  • Making or splitting up trains in rail yards
  • Moving rail cars between rail yards
  • Ensuring the safety of yourself and those around you
  • Being prepared for unscheduled shift work, extended periods away from home, and working outdoors in all types of weather

Career Growth Opportunities

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As a Conductor, you can advance your career to roles such as Yard Foreperson, Locomotive Engineer, or management.

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Requirements

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To be successful in this position, you must:

  • Be physically fit to perform demanding tasks, including walking up to 6 miles a day on uneven ground, climbing, lifting, and pulling heavy objects (up to 80 pounds)
  • Be willing to work unscheduled shifts in a 24/7 environment
  • Work up to 12-hour shifts, including days, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays
  • Report to work within a two-hour call window after scheduled rest
  • Have excellent focus, attention to detail, and multitasking skills
  • Possess strong communication skills, including providing clear instructions over radio
  • Be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods
  • Pass required physical job tasks, written examinations, and read and understand safety instructions, operating rules, and regulations
  • Meet minimum age, education, and driver's license requirements

Benefits and Perks

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CPKC offers a flexible and competitive benefits package, including an Employer Funded Retirement Plan, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Annual Fitness Subsidy, and Part-time Studies Program.

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