Conductor - CTRW
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Conductor - CTRW
Req #801Prince Albert, SK, Canada
Job Description
Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9 : 00 AM
POSITION SUMMARY
The Conductor oversees the train, freight and crew : operates track switches, couples and uncouples cars and places cars to facilitate loading and unloading, places cars and engines in rail yards and on the main railroad. Receives, relays, or acts upon oral, written, or radio instructions from dispatcher, yardmaster, or other personnel indicating the switch movement, placement, or delivery of railroad cars and / or a train. Performs work safely, effectively and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures, and Federal Railroad Association rules and regulations to meet company objectives.
The Conductor demonstrates and adheres to the company values of : safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnerships with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operation and the Federal Railroad Association (FRA)
- Move trains safely in the yards and over roads
- Operate track switches, inspect equipment on cars and use radio communications to control train movement
- Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches and make minor repairs to railcars : including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses
- Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
- Review instructions from Trainmaster and discuss with Locomotive Engineer and train crew
- Coordinate execution of railcar switch list
- Communicate with Locomotive Engineer and other parties in the yard using proper hand signals and / or radio communication protocol
- Conduct the movement of rail cars and train movements; signal crew member(s) for movement of the engine or train using lantern, hand and flag signals, or radio to indicate when to start, stop, and back-up or set and release air brakes
- Observe, interpret, and relay arm, lantern, or radio signals and all other indications affecting movement of a train
- Operate track switches (visually checks switch condition and direction) to change the direction of the engine or cars within yard limits or on the main railroad; may apply or release hand brakes to switch or perform other duties
- Read and understand the book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions, and other written or printed material
- Prepare required daily reports, switch lists (manually or with a computer), and fill out forms including train orders
- Inspect the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary
- May couple air and electrical connections between locomotives when making up trains
- Judge speed and distance of moving objects or parts
- Recall information required from work activity
OTHER DUTIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
WORK ENVIRONMENT
TRAVEL
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Strength
Occ
Freq
Cons
Weight / Force
Side
Height From
Height To
Lifting - Knuckle
85 lb
Two Hands
0 in
46 in
Height
Rotation
Grip Pattern
Pushing - Auto Rack Brake
83 lb
Two Hands
in
Neutral
Cylinder
Pushing - Ergo Bow Switch
lb
Two Hands
35 in
Neutral
Cylinder
Pulling - Pin Lifter
86 lb
Either
25 in
Neutral
Cylinder
Pulling - Wheel Brake Tank Car
lb
Right
36 in
Neutral
Hook
Pulling - Wheel Brake Hopper Car
lb
Right
36 in
Neutral
Hook
Pulling - Ground Switch
lb
Two Hands
5 in
Supinated
Cylinder
Pulling - Derail
lb
Two Hands
7 in
Pronated
Cylinder
Pulling - Ergo Bow Switch
lb
Two Hands
35 in
Neutral
Cylinder
Pulling - High Stand Switch
87 lb
Two Hands
36 in
Pronated
Cylinder
Pulling - Align Knuckle
lb
Two Hands
35 in
Neutral
Hook
Grip & Pinch
Occ
Freq
Cons
Weight / Force
Side
Rotation
Grip Setting / Type
Hand Grip - Hose Coupling Grip
47 lb
Left
Neutral
Hand Grip - Hose Coupling Grip
47 lb
Right
Neutral
Upper Body
Occ
Freq
Cons
Description
Reaching - Below Knee
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) below the level of the knee.
Reaching - Over Shoulder
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) above shoulder level.
Reaching - Knee to Shoulder
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) between knee and shoulder level.
Handling - Both
Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands.
Fingering - Fine Motor Manipulation
Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers.
Cervical Flexion / Extension
Flexing and / or extending at the cervical spine.
Rotation - Cervical
Rotating at the cervical spine.
Rotation - Thoracic & Lumbar
Rotating at the thoracic and lumbar spine.
Lower Body
Occ
Freq
Cons
Description
Sitting
Remaining in a seated position.
Standing
Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without moving about.
Walking
Moving about on foot.
Climbing
Ascending or descending between two points.
Balancing
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
Stooping
Bending body forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling - Two Knees
Bending legs at knees to come to rest on one or both knees.
Crouching / Squatting
Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
Other Physical Demands
Occ
Freq
Cons
Type / Position / Description
Vision
Per FRA Requirements
Hearing
Per FRA Requirements
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Conductor CTRW • Prince Albert, SK, Canada