Description

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

Advantages

- To work in a unique and stimulating field
- To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including:
- A Group Insurance Program providing comprehensive coverage including health care, dental, eye care, hospitalization, disability, and life insurance.
- Telemedicine Services to employees and their families.
- Fitness Allowance to promote health, mental health and wellness.
- Savings Program offering participation in a retirement savings plan (up to 6% contribution to RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) for tax‑free savings.
- An employee and family assistance program - EFAP.
- To contribute to a sustainable future, as trains are one of the most eco‑friendly modes of transportation in Canada.

Responsibilities

- Manage and control 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.




- Operate track switches (visually check 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 brakes to perform movements.
- Follow the lists of work, respecting the order of those cars on the train.
- Prepare required daily reports and switch lists, manually or electronically.
- Inspect the condition of the train.
- Follow and comply with the various rules, railway safety procedures and standards of Transport Canada.
- Interact with the railway authorities.
- Work safely.
- Other related tasks.

Qualifications

- Must possess a high school diploma.
- Have experience or be a qualified conductor (important asset).
- Able to adapt to different situations: work schedule, being on call, overtime, tasks to accomplish, etc.
- Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Must be prepared to work on call 24/7, weekends, shifts.
- Valid driver’s license.

If selected for the role, candidates will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check, including physical examination, drug screening, criminal record verification, and reference checks.

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