Qualified Locomotive Engineer

2 days ago


East Saint Louis, United States CPKC Full time $40 - $52
CPKC is looking for Qualified Locomotive Engineers. To be deemed qualified you must have a valid Engineer certification, have worked for a Class 1 Railroad within the past year, have a minimum of 1 year experience as a Qualified Locomotive Engineer.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

$15,000 signing bonus for Qualified Locomotive Engineers. Must commit to work for CPKC for 2 years or the signing bonus will be repayable.

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Locomotive Engineers are responsible for the safe operation of locomotives to provide quality freight transportation service through knowledge and thorough understanding of the operating rules governing train movement.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Must currently possess a Class 1 Locomotive Engineers license
Worked for a Class 1 Railroad within the past year
1 year experience as a Qualified Locomotive Engineer
Willingness to work unscheduled shift work in a 24/7 operating environment
Working up to 12 hour shifts which include days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays
Ability to report to work within a two hour call window, after scheduled rest
Excellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask
Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)
Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for long periods of time
Must be able to pass the required physical job tasks for the job position, written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, read and understand operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required
Valid driver’s license required

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Inspect locomotive prior to the beginning of run and during operation
Perform initial or terminal testing on locomotive as required
Knowledge of territory to operate train safely
Communicate with Conductors and others
Diagnosing malfunctions of locomotive and performance of minor repairs to locomotive
Maintain a thorough understanding of and follow General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), general orders and bulletins
Handle emergency situations and operate fire extinguishers as well as be able to apply first aid techniques

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

Flexible and competitive benefits package
Railroad Retirement Board
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Annual Fitness Subsidy
Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAMILIARIZATION TRAINING

While familiarizing you will earn $40.31 per hour on-the-job training. Once familiarization is complete you will earn $52.05 per hour as a qualified Engineer.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. As this position is considered safety critical, successful candidates are required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision (including accurate color vision), hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. Candidates will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

Criminal history check
Driver’s license verification
Last 3 years of driving history
Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
Social security number verification

CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Req ID: 103779
Department: Operations Southern Region
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: East Saint Louis, Illinois
Country: United States
% of Travel: 80-90%
# of Positions: 1
Job Available to: Internal & External

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