Rail Conductor: Field Operations & Career Growth

CPKC; Savanna (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC is hiring for a Conductor in Savanna, Illinois, joining a unionized 24/7 rail operation. You will work in train or yard service, coordinate car movements, observe signals, and relay instructions by radio while following GCOR rules.

Qualifications: at least 18 years old, high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and ability to perform physically demanding tasks and unscheduled shifts outdoors.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks (up to 80 pounds).
• Willingness to work unscheduled shifts in a 24/7 environment.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work in either train or yard service.
• Carry out instructions detailing a train's route and movements.
• Coordinate switching of cars and lifting of coupling devices.
• Observe and relay signals affecting train movement.
• Signal crew members for engine or train movement via signals or radio.
• Follow GCOR and operating rules and bulletins.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CPKC is hiring for a Conductor in Savanna, Illinois, joining a unionized 24/7 rail operation. You will work in train or yard service, coordinate car movements, observe signals, and relay instructions by radio while following GCOR rules.

Qualifications: at least 18 years old, high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and ability to perform physically demanding tasks and unscheduled shifts outdoors.