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POSITION DESCRIPTION:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Please note that only those applicants that apply online at www.cpr.ca (Req #34425) before September 28, 2014 will be considered for this position.
- Railway persons (conductors) work as a member of a train crew, traveling to various locations with the train.
- Railway persons are members of yard crews, involved with switching cars, making or splitting up trains in yards, or moving cars between yards, sidings or tracks.
- They may work in either train or yard service depending on their seniority.
- Carry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and specific movements.
- Handles the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars, and is able to lift out coupling device.
- Observes, interprets, and relays signals and other indications affecting movement of train.
- Signals crew members for movement of the engine or train using specific signals, or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up, set or release air brakes.
- Provides flag protection and relays signals to trains in an emergency situation, as stipulated in the operating rules.
- Moves on and off moving or stationary equipment while train is performing industrial, station, or yard switching.
- Rides moving car by hanging onto grab irons or ladder, sometimes for extended periods of time.
- Fills out forms including train orders and switch lists and prepares required clear and legible reports.
- Works irregular hours, including holidays, weekends, days and nights and for periods of time up to 12 hours.
- Must be constantly alert to changing conditions and events and take safe and responsible action as required.
- Must be able to meet the Fitness for Duty critical for Safety Critical Positions under the Canadian Railway Medical Rules.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Graduation or General Equivalency Diploma (Proof will be required).
- Must be at least 17 years old.
- Three to five years work experience with a demonstrated safe work record.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- Must be prepared to work weekends and shifts - on call 24 hours/day with 2 Hours notice depending on location, (with exception of Annual Vacation).
- Work may require extended time away from home.
- Must have good spatial ability with regard to a sense of layout and space, together with an ability to judge speed and/or distance of moving objects.
- Must be able to pass the required examinations, read and understand safety instructions, books of rules, instructions and regulations, timetables, bulletins, waybills, placards, and other written or printed material.
- Able to take action and/or make decisions affecting security/well being of others, i.e. alerting others to unsafe conditions.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to operate as a contributing member of a team.
- Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
- May be required to relocate within Seniority District.
- May be required to lift up to 80 lbs.
- The hiring process will include the following mandatory steps:Only those candidates selected to attend an interview will be contacted.
- Aptitude Assessments
- Interview
- Security Clearance
- Company Medical including physical, vision, hearing and drug testing
Please note that only those applicants that apply online at www.cpr.ca (Req #34425) before September 28, 2014 will be considered for this position.
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