Train Conductor: Hands-On Rail Yard Leader

Canadian National Inc.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESIP

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

CN is hiring a Train Conductor to join a 2- or 3-person crew, coordinating trains and ground work in yards and on route, with emphasis on safety and adherence to orders. The position includes an intensive paid training program: 11 weeks at CN's Campus in Winnipeg, MB, 7 weeks classroom and 4 weeks field, plus completion of 45 trips as an extra crew member; travel and accommodations covered.

CN is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applicants; cross-border eligibility and union

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment*
• Completion of College or Vocational or Technical School or Freight Conductor experience*
• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations related to safety and operations
• Provide and receive various forms of oral and printed instructions concerning the movement and placement of rail cars
• Assemble and dismantle trains in the rail yard, and pick up and set off rail cars on-route
• Observe, interpret, and relay signals to ensure safe train and locomotive movement
• Operate track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes
• Inspect the condition of a train and equipment
• Make effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergency situations
• Communicate effectively with the Rail Traffic Control centre, other train crews and other departments on a regular basis via handheld radio

Skills

Safety exams

Rule knowledge

Communications

Passport

Driver's license

Oral & written communications

Education

College/Technical School or Freight Conductor experience

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

CN is hiring a Train Conductor to join a 2- or 3-person crew, coordinating trains and ground work in yards and on route, with emphasis on safety and adherence to orders. The position includes an intensive paid training program: 11 weeks at CN's Campus in Winnipeg, MB, 7 weeks classroom and 4 weeks field, plus completion of 45 trips as an extra crew member; travel and accommodations covered.

CN is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applicants; cross-border eligibility and union