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.

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 backup 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

Other working conditions: Vacation benefits and paid holidays are based on the companys policies.

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

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.