CPKC is hiring for January - March 2024
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 tolearn about the CPKCadvantage, our purpose and culture.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
This is an exciting opportunity to join CPKC in an entry-level position, where no previous railroad experience is required.Conductors have oneof the most unique and challenging jobs available to North Americans. You'll have unlimited potential and possibility if you're willing to put in an honest, hard day's work every day. Work with usand join our team of dedicated railroaders.
As a conductor, your responsibilities include switching cars, making or splitting up trains in yards, or moving cars between yards, sidings or tracks. Conductors keep CPKC and North America'seconomymoving. This entry-level union position can lead to career growth as a Yardmaster, Locomotive Engineer or management.
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New hire Conductors will receive a $5,000
signing bonus!
Must commit to work for CPKC for 1year or the signing bonus will be repayableCurrent and previous CPKC employees are not eligible to receive the signing bonusThe average conductor earns approximately $117,000 annually, with the ability to make up to $133,000.
TRAINING
CPKC provides 16-20 weeks of paid in-class and field trainingfor a solid understanding of our safety practices, rules and operations.You will earn $230.80 per day in classroom training and $37.72 per hour in on-the-job training.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Carry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and specific movementsCoordinate the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars and lifting out coupling deviceObserve, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting movement of trainSignal 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 brakesHave a thorough understanding of and follow General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), General Orders and Bulletins as they pertain to the safe movement of trains, goods, and hazardous materials, ensuring the safety of CPKC employees and the general publicProvide flag protection and relay signals to trains in an emergency situation, as stipulated in the operating rulesApply corresponding Rules/Special Instructions of the other railroads, where applicableMove on and off moving or stationary equipmentRide moving car by hanging onto grab irons or ladder, sometimes for extended periods of timeFill out forms including train orders and switch lists and prepares required clear and legible reportsMust be able to handle emergency situations and operate fire extinguishers as well as be able to apply first aid techniquesMust be constantly alert to changing conditions and events and take safe and responsible action as requiredPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must be at least 18 years old
Available for call 24 hours per day and respond to the designated work site within two hours of receiving the call address and location specific nuances i.e. (designated work site could be Kanas City, MO -based on seniority)
Work schedules are irregular and are determined by the rotation of the extra oard including weekends and holidays
Perform work for up to 12 hours per shift, where you may be traveling away from home and be away for 36 - 72 hours at a time
Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Walk long distances on railroad roadbeds
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs on occasion
Recognize and distinguish between the colors of signals, signs, and other visual displays
Judge the speed and/or distance of moving objects at near or far distances