Conductor

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.

Company: Nova Scotia & Eastern Railway
Location: Stellarton
Status: Permanent - Unionized
Rate : $3044 - $41.38

Why you should join our team:

• To work in aunique and stimulatingfield
• To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including:
• A Group Insurance Programa comprehensive coverage including health care dental eye care hospitalization disability and life insurance.
• Telemedicine Servicesto our employees and their families.
• Fitness Allowanceto promote your health mental health and wellness.
• Savings Programwe offer the opportunity to participate in a retirement savings plan (with a contribution of up to 6% to yourRRSP) you can also take advantage of a Tax-Free Savings AccountTFSA allowing you to benefit from tax-free savings.
• An employee and family assistance program - EFAP
• To contribute to a sustainable futureas trains is one of the most eco-friendly modes of transportation in Canada.

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 be prepared to work on call 24/7 weekends shifts.