Train Conductor

The conductor 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 to service our clients.

Company: Southern Ontario Railway Inc.

Work location: Jarvis, ON Status: Permanent Salary: $35.48 - $44.35

Why you should join our team:

• To work in a unique and stimulating field
• To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including:
• A Group Insurance Program a comprehensive coverage including health care, dental, eye care, hospitalization, disability, and life insurance.
• Telemedicine Services to our employees and their families.
• Fitness Allowance to promote your health, mental health and wellness.
• Savings Program we offer the opportunity to participate in a retirement savings plan (with a contribution of up to 6% to your RRSP ) you can also take advantage of a Tax-Free Savings Account TFSA , allowing you to benefit from tax-free savings.
• An employee and family assistance program - EFAP
• To contribute to a sustainable future, as trains is one of the most eco-friendly modes of transportation in Canada.

The selected individual will perform the following functions:

• 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 railway; may apply or release hand brakes to switch or perform other duties.
• Apply and release hand breaks to perform movements.
• Follows the lists of work, respecting the order of those cars on the train.
• Prepares required daily reports and switch lists, manually or electronically.
• Inspects the condition of the train.
• Follows and complies with the various rules, railway safety procedure and standards of Transport Canada.
• Interacts with the railway authorities.