Conductor

Cando Rail & Terminals; Vaughan; In loco; CAD 35.000 - 49.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fixed schedules

Training programs

Awards & Safety culture

Employee ownership program

Insurance: life, AD&D, LTD

Health & dental benefits

Best Managed Company

Descrizione del lavoro

Cando Rail & Terminals is seeking Conductors to provide safe and efficient rail car switching at customer sites and terminals in Vaughan, Canada. The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and strict safety culture with training and advancement opportunities.

Starting pay includes a training rate of $25.25 per hour, increasing to $35.50 per hour once qualified. The company offers fixed schedules, strong safety programs, and comprehensive benefits as part of its advantages.

Competenze

• Grade 12 or GED required.
• Industrial/worksite experience is an asset.
• Rail experience is an asset.
• Class 5 driver’s license is an asset.

Mansioni

• Ensure safe operation of the locomotive and provide clear job briefings while protecting train, track and equipment.
• Follow CROR rules, special instructions, and switching procedures while operating as a Conductor; operate switches/derails and manage air hoses.
• Perform daily locomotive inspections including brakes and safety devices.
• Complete daily reports, logs and other required documents.
• Support and assist with all site operations for Cando.
• Comply with operating rules and regulations; promote safe work habits.
• Promptly report safety, equipment or track problems; keep interiors clean and safe.
• Provide excellent customer service and promote a positive company image.
• Participate in training and company initiatives as required.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Customer service

Documentation literacy

Physical fitness

Shift flexibility

Tech literacy

Problem solving

Background checks

Drug screening

Formazione

Grade 12 or GED

Industrial experience asset

Rail experience asset

Class 5 license asset

Descrizione del lavoro

Conductors with Cando are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching on customer sites and/or at our terminals. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you.

Cando Advantages

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Job Description

Conductors with Cando are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching services typically on customer sites. Working in a customer-oriented environment, the Conductors must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating strong initiative and organizational skills. Training rate of pay is $25.25, once qualified it is $35.50.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of the locomotive including conducting clear and concise job briefings and providing protection of train, track, and equipment.
• Apply CROR Non-Main Track rules, special instructions, and switching procedures while operating as a Conductor, including operating switches and derails, coupling and uncoupling rail cars, managing air hoses, and applying and releasing handbrakes.
• Perform daily locomotive inspections including locomotive brakes and safety devices.
• Complete daily reports, logs, and other necessary documents.
• Support and assist with all aspects of Cando’s operations on site
• Comply with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures, and regulations as required by regulators, customers, and Cando; practice and promote safe work habits.
• Promptly report all safety, equipment, and track problems. Keep the interior of the locomotives, vehicles, and offices safe, clean, and tidy.
• Actively participate with the team and provide excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image.
• Participate in training or company initiatives as required.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Excellent teamwork and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write general documentation, including safety briefings, operating manuals, operating instructions, and switching lists.
• Physically fit, able to pull self-up and down from a railcar on a continuous basis, lift and twist air hoses, and secure rail car brakes, derails, and switches.
• Be willing and able to work up to 12 hours per shift in all weather conditions on both day and night shifts, the site operates seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year
• Working knowledge of technology and computer systems, with a willingness to use Excel, Outlook, and other web-based applications on a daily basis.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required qualifications and safety critical medical clearances. This includes passing customer and Cando drug and alcohol screening for pre-employment, post incident, and reasonable grounds testing.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Education & Experience

• Grade 12 or GED.
• Previous industrial workplace or equipment operations experience an asset.
• Previous rail experience is an asset.
• Class 5 drivers license is an asset.

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.

At Cando, we prioritize a personalized and human-driven recruitment process. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring practices, ensuring that every candidate receives individual attention. Additionally, please note that all positions we post are for current vacancies, and we’re actively looking to fill these roles.