What are the responsibilities and job description for the Train Conductor position at CPKC?
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern: A New Transnational Railway
">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.
">Purpose of the Position
">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.
">Key Responsibilities
">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
">As a Conductor, you can advance your career to roles such as Yard Foreperson, Locomotive Engineer, or management.
">Requirements
">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
">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.
