Locomotive Engineer - Railway

Autism Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services operates across multiple locations in Canada and is seeking a locomotive operator to manage train movements and switching tasks safely. You will communicate with crews and traffic controllers, maintain reports, and perform inspections across diverse sites.

The role demands physical stamina, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure, with regular travel and adherence to safety protocols. A valid driver’s licence and bondable status are required.

Qualifications

• Bondable
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel regularly

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives on railways
• Operate locomotives to switch, couple and uncouple cars for loading and unloading
• Operate communication systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains
• Perform switching operations according to written switching orders or dispatched instructions
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Sound discrimination

Flexibility

Team player

Reliability

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Dependability

Job description

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Operate locomotives on railways
• Operate locomotives to switch, couple and uncouple cars for loading and unloading
• Operate communication systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains
• Perform switching operations according to written switching orders or dispatched instructions
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player
• Reliability

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day
• Overtime required

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Other benefits