Locomotive Engineer

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd.; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Technical and leadership training

Safety culture

Employee ownership program

Life insurance

Group disability

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. in Ferndale, WA is seeking Locomotive Engineers who will perform safe rail car switching operations in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

The role requires teamwork, strong safety discipline, and ability to follow switching procedures, inspect locomotives, and maintain logs and reports. Candidates should have GCOR/FRA familiarity, a valid state driver’s license, TWIC, and be willing to meet medical and drug testing requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent teamwork and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write safety briefings, policies, procedures, and switching lists.
• Physically fit to pull self up and down from railcars, lift and twist hoses, secure brakes, and operate derails/switches.
• Familiar with technology and computer systems; willingness to use Excel and Outlook daily.
• Ability to obtain GCOR certification, FRA standards, TWIC, a valid state driver’s license, safety medical status, and meet safety & customer requirements including drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of locomotive and train movements; conduct briefings.
• Apply switching procedures; operate switches, derails, and manage air hoses; couple/uncouple rail cars.
• Provide protection of train, track, and equipment.
• Perform plant and equipment inspections, including air brake tests.
• Comply with operating rules, procedures, government/customer/Cando regulations; promote safe work habits.
• Keep locomotive interior clean and tidy.
• Complete daily inspection and testing of brakes and safety devices.
• Maintain daily reports/logs as required.
• Work with team and provide excellent customer service; promote a positive company image.
• Engage in training or company initiatives as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Documentation reading/writing

Physical fitness

Excel

Outlook

GCOR certification

FRA standards

TWIC

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Education

Experience as Locomotive Operator

Heavy industrial environment experience

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

AltaGas Ferndale 4100 Unick Rd Ferndale, WA 98248, USA

Locomotive Engineers with Cando are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching services. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing! The wage range for the position will be $34 - $36 an hour depending on experience.

• 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
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Locomotive Engineers with Cando are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching services. Working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, the Switching crew must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating a strong initiative, and organizational skills.

The incumbent works in a team environment to provide safe and effective switching services. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring safe operation of the locomotive and train movements including conducting clear and concise job briefings.
• Applying rules, special instructions, and switching procedures while operating as a locomotive engineer or grounds person. This includes but is not limited to working as a team to operate switches and derails, coupling and uncoupling rail cars, managing air hoses, and applying or releasing handbrakes to perform necessary rail car switching maneuvers for the customer.
• Providing protection of train, track, and equipment.
• Performing plant and equipment inspections, including air brake tests.
• Complying with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures, regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practicing and promoting safe work habits.
• Keeping the interior of the locomotive safe, clean, and tidy.
• Completing daily inspection and testing of the locomotive brakes and safety devices.
• Completing daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary for the customer or Cando.
• Actively participating with the team and providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image.
• Participating in training or company initiatives as required.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Excellent teamwork skills and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals, and switching lists.
• Physically fit including the ability to pull self up and down from a railcar on a continuous basis, able to lift and twist air hoses, able to secure rail car brakes, and operate both derails and switches effectively.
• Knowledge with technology and computer systems with a willingness to use Excel and Outlook on a daily basis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain GCOR certification, FRA standard's, TWIC, a valid state driver's license, safety critical medical status, and meet all safety and customer requirements including Drug & Alcohol testing.

Education & Experience

• Experience as a Locomotive Operator is preferred.
• Previous experience in a heavy industrial environment is preferred.

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 the level of expertise required in this position.

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