Conductor Railway - Schefferville, Canada - Genesee & Wyoming Canada

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Description

The conductor will have to perform yard work such as switching cars, making or splitting up the trains, moving the cars, etc.

The employee will be a member of a train crew that will perform work in the rail yards or travel to various locations with the train.


Company:
Knob Lake & Timmins Railway


Work location:
Schefferville, QC


Salary:
According to the collective agreement


Status:
Permanent


Schedule: 14 on / 14 off - 12 hour per day - Fly in Fly out


Responsibilities:


The Conductor performs the following tasks:

  • Manages and controls the movements of the cars by using lantern, hand and/or flag signals or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up or set or release air brakes.
  • Follows the lists of work, respecting the order of those cars on the train.
  • Prepares required daily reports and switch lists, manually or electronically.
  • Inspects the condition of the train.
  • Follows and complies with the various rules, railway safety procedure and standards of Transport Canada.
  • Interacts with the railway authorities.
  • Work safely.
  • Other related tasks.

General Requirements:


  • Must possess a high school diploma.
  • Have experience or is a qualified conductor.
  • Able to adapt to different situations: work schedule, being on call, over time, tasks to accomplish, etc.
  • Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
  • Must be prepared to work on call 24/7, weekends, shifts.

Other working conditions:
Vacation, benefits and paid holidays are based on the company's policies.


If considered for the position, a full background check will be required (physical, drug, criminal and references).

Salary:
From $51.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift

Work Location:
In person

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