Conductor Trainee - St. Paul

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 is seeking candidates for a safety-critical railroad operations role in Minnesota. No railroad experience is required as CP offers a paid training program to prepare you for the job.

You will inspect equipment, perform tests, read signals, and ensure safe, timely train movements across facilities. Responsibilities include executing hand signals, following operating rules, handling emergencies, and advancing to locomotive engineer after one year of service.

Qualifications

• Prior railroad experience is not required; CP provides a paid training program.
• Must be available for call 24 hours per day.
• Work schedules are irregular and may be up to 12 hours long.
• Must respond to the designated work site within two hours of a call.
• Outdoor work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to recognize and distinguish signal colors and signs.
• Must pass a written examination prior to completing the training.
• Must possess good communication skills and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Required to accept mandatory promotion to locomotive engineer after 1 year of train service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect freight cars, coupling air hoses, perform airbrake tests; replace hoses, gaskets, knuckles; adjust drawbars; couple/uncouple cars and locomotives; climb ladders and apply/release hand brakes.
• Give, receive, and interpret hand signals.
• Read and interpret track flags, block signals, interlocking signals and timetables.
• Follow GCOR, timetable instructions, and safety rules to move trains and handle hazardous materials.
• Plan and perform setouts, pickups, switching and service for on-line industries.
• Handle emergencies and operate fire extinguishers; provide first aid.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Good communication

Self-motivation

Reading signals/colors

Hazard awareness

Emergency response

Physical stamina

Job description

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Oversee the safe operation of trains and help ensure that the trains reach their destinations in a timely and efficient manner. Vital role in helping CP achieve its objectives.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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, climbing and hanging on ladders on the sides of cars to apply and release hand brakes;
• Give, receive, and interpret hand signals.
• Read and interpret track flags, block and interlocking and other fixed signals;
• Have a thorough understanding of and follow General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), Soo Line Railroad System Timetable/Special Instructions, General Orders and Bulletins as they pertain to the safe movement of trains, goods, and hazardous materials, ensuring the safety of CP employees and the general public;
• Apply corresponding Rules/Special Instructions of foreign railroads, where applicable;
• Complete documentation as required and must ensure all departure and arrival procedures are carried out to standard;
• Plan and perform setouts and pickups, switching and service of on line industries;
• Must be able to handle emergency situations and operate fire extinguishers as well as be able to apply first aid techniques;
• Must safely and efficiently perform all other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 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;
• Outdoor work in all types of weather conditions;
• Walking distances on railroad roadbeds;
• Must be able to recognize and distinguish between the colors of signals, signs, and other visual displays;
• Must be able to judge the speed and/or distance of moving objects at near or far distances;
• You should consider the long-term effect of the above lifestyle on your personal and/or domestic situation;
• Must pass a written examination prior to completing the training;
• Must possess good communication skills, work efficiently with minimum supervision;
• Required to accept mandatory promotion to locomotive engineer and attend Student Engineer Training. This can occur any time after 1 year of train service experience.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements:

CP is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is a safety critical position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation:

• Criminal history check
• Last 3 years of driving history
• Last 7 years of employment history
• Social Security number verification

CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.