Mechanical engineering Jobs in Sioux Lookout, ON

Job Summary

The Train Conductor acts as a member of a 2 or 3-person train crew and performs duties associated with the movement of trains, rail cars, and locomotives in rail yards and on the road. The incumbent coordinates the assembly of trains and completes any ground-work outside the locomotive cab while in the yard or on-route (operating track switches, picking up rail cars and making emergency repairs).

Working Conditions

• Work a flexible schedule with regular and predictable attendance, in line with the 24 / 7 railroading environment.
• Available to work night shifts, weekends, holiday work hours, some overtime and being away from home for extended periods of time when required.
• Push, pull, lift and carry up to 90 pounds.
• Primarily work outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions.
• Operate various devices on rail cars and locomotives, such as uncoupling levers and handbrakes.
• Climb on and off ladders of rail cars.
• Grasp and hold objects while riding the side of a train.
• Walk for frequent extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, squat, and kneel frequently.
• Meet medical fitness requirements for the position, including those established by the Railway Association of Canada, such as the ability to recognize and distinguish between the colours of signals.

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What We Offer

This position is a unionized position, as such pay and benefits are governed by the applicable Collective Agreement.

Paid Training :

Newly hired CN Conductors participate in a comprehensive paid training program at the CN Campus (Winnipeg, MB). Expenses related to transportation, accommodation and meals while at Campus are covered by CN.

Successful completion of the entire training program, including written exams, physical assessments, and field training, is required to work as a CN Conductor.

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