Conductor Trainee: Paid Training for Safe Rail Ops

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Noyes (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Employer funded retirement plan

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part‑time studies program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City is seeking a Rail Operations Associate to oversee the safe operation of trains and help ensure timely, efficient deliveries. You will support CP's safety objectives and coordinate with teams to maintain reliable service.

The role requires flexibility for irregular hours, on-call shifts, and potential border crossing. CP offers a paid training program, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the railway system.

Qualifications

• Prior railroad experience is not required. We offer a paid training program.
• Must be available for call 24 hours per day.
• Work schedules are irregular and are determined by the rotation of the extra board including weekends and holidays.
• Work performed may be for periods of time up to 12 hours long.
• Must respond to and be at the designated work site within two hours of receiving a call.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of freight cars, coupling air hoses and performing airbrake tests, replacing broken air hoses and gaskets, replacing missing or broken knuckles, adjusting drawbars, coupling and uncoupling cars and locomotives.
• Give, receive, and interpret hand signals.
• Read and interpret track flags, block and interlocking and other fixed signals.
• Follow GCOR and railroad timetables, instructions, and bulletins for safe movement of trains, goods, and hazardous materials.
• Apply rules and instructions of foreign railroads where applicable.
• Complete documentation and ensure all departure and arrival procedures are carried out to standard.
• Plan and perform setouts and pickups, switching and service of on line industries.
• Handle emergencies and operate fire extinguishers, and apply first aid techniques.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Job description

Canadian Pacific Kansas City is seeking a Rail Operations Associate to oversee the safe operation of trains and help ensure timely, efficient deliveries. You will support CP's safety objectives and coordinate with teams to maintain reliable service.

The role requires flexibility for irregular hours, on-call shifts, and potential border crossing. CP offers a paid training program, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the railway system.