Train Conductor

CPKC is seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Conductor to join our team. As a Conductor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains across our 20,000-mile network.

The Conductor position is a foundational role in the railway industry, requiring a strong understanding of safety protocols, operating rules, and communication skills. As a Conductor, you will work as part of a train crew, assisting in switching rail cars, making or splitting up trains in rail yards, or moving rail cars between rail yards.

• Work in either train or yard service, depending on seniority
• Carry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and specific movements
• Coordinate the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars and lifting out coupling devices
• Observe, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting the movement of trains
• Signal 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
• Maintain a thorough understanding of and follow General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), general orders, and bulletins
• Provide flag protection and relay signals to trains in an emergency situation
• Move on and off moving or stationary equipment
• Fill out forms, including train orders and switch lists, and prepare clear and legible reports
• Handle emergency situations and operate fire extinguishers as well as apply first aid techniques

• Must be able to perform work that can be physically demanding, such as walking up to 6 miles a day on uneven ground, climbing up and down, and lifting and pulling heavy objects (up to 80 pounds on occasion)
• Willingness to work unscheduled shift work in a 24/7 operating environment
• Working up to 12 hour shifts, including 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, including providing clear and concise instructions/directions 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

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

CPKC provides 16 weeks of paid in-class and field training, providing you with a solid understanding of our safety practices, rules, and operations. You will earn $237.67 per day in classroom training and $38.84 per hour in on-the-job training. The average Conductor earns approximately $117,000 annually, with the ability to make up to $133,000.

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.

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 (including military service), and social security number verification.

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