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Career Opportunity: Conductor Purpose of the Position: The conductor position is a foundational role in the railway and operates within the framework of the union agreement. A conductor works as a member of a train crew that assists in switching rail cars, making or splitting up trains in rail yards, or moving rail cars between rail yards. Job Description: Switching rail cars, making or splitting up trains in rail yards, or moving rail cars between rail yards Working as a member of a train crew to assist in switching rail cars Maintaining a thorough understanding of and following General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), general orders and bulletins Providing flag protection and relay signals to trains in an emergency situation Filling out forms including train orders and switch lists and preparing clear and legible reports Handling emergency situations and operating fire extinguishers as well as applying first aid techniques Requirements: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) Valid driver''s license required Must be at least 18 years old Ability to perform work that can be physically demanding such as walking up to 10 kilometers a day on uneven ground, climbing up and down and lifting and pulling heavy objects (up to 80 pounds on occasion) Work unscheduled shift work in a 24/7 operating environment Excellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio) What CPKC Has to Offer: Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension plan Employee Share Purchase Plan Annual Fitness Subsidy Part-time Studies Program Training: 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 80% of the job rate upon starting classroom training $188.23 per day and then 90% of the job rate upon successful completion of the classroom portion (including Part II Exams) $211.76 per day. Earn $85,000 in your first year working as a qualified conductor.