Job Description

Reporting to the Trainmaster, the employee 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: Southern Ontario Railway Inc.
Work location: Jarvis, ON
Status: Permanent
Salary: According to the Southern Ontario Railway salary grid. Tasks 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
• Operates 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
• Follows the lists of work, respecting the order of those cars (block the trains)
• Collects the release sheets (ex: rail passage authorization)
• Prepares required daily reports and switch lists, manually or with a computer by filling out forms
• Inspects the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary
• Follows and complies with the various rules, railroad safety procedure and standards of Transport Canada
• Interacts with the railway authorities
• Other related tasks

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Qualified conductor (asset) + Qualified on Canadian Operating Rules (CROR)
• Able to adapt to different situations: work schedule, being on call, over time, tasks to accomplish, etc.
• Must be prepared to work on calls 24/7, weekends, shifts
• Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to work away from home
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Good interpersonal skills
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license

Other working conditions: Vacation, benefits and paid holidays are based on the company\xe2\x80\x99s policies. If considered for the position, a full background check will be required (physical, drug, criminal, professional references and psychometric) Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Dental care
• RRSP Match

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $28.25-$40.78 per hour Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person