Behavioural Competencies

Safety: Exhibit a strong commitment to safety, maintaining situational awareness, conducting risk assessments, and providing safety leadership

Teamwork: Actively collaborate with crew members, demonstrating openness to new ideas and willingness to mentor and coach others

Adaptability: Display flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to changing work plans and multitasking effectively

Professional Skills: Demonstrate regulatory compliance, navigate rule books proficiently, manage time efficiently, and uphold high standards of personal conduct and attendance

Communication: Communicate effectively through verbal and written means, actively seeking clarification and fostering candor and openness in communication

Critical Thinking: Approach challenges positively, develop effective work plans, and offer constructive suggestions for improvement

Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrate self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and conflict resolution skills in interactions with others

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Work a minimum of twelve (12) hours in any given day

Work outside in all weather conditions and on occasion at elevated heights

Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations

Review instructions from Operations Supervisor and discuss with conductor and train crew

Inspect all railcars

Receive and transmit information by 2-way radio and telephone

Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists

Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses





Work with train crew to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars

Maintain situational awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety

Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.

Physical Requirements

Walk long distances over uneven terrain and ballast

Climb ladder to get on and off locomotive engine and or rail equipment

Ability to lift, push, pull, climb, sit, and stand

Identify and distinguish colors and hear warning signals

17-19 kgs (37 to 41 lbs) of force to lift switch lever up

18-27 kgs (40 to 60 lbs) of force to pull switch over

17-19 kgs (37 to 41 lbs) of force to lock switch lever back in place

Heavy work, lifting up to 80 pounds occasionally and carrying for 200 feet

Hand/eye coordination for passing receiving hand signals

Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/balance/climb on an occasional basis

Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity

Positive strength and endurance are required in the arms, shoulders and upper back. For example: performing track switching duties requires:

A good sense of balance is required as these tasks are performed outdoors where terrain may be uneven and slippery, from product, wet, icy or snow covered.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

High school diploma or GED

CROR Rules Qualified

First Aid level 1 certification

BC Class 5 Drivers license or equivalent

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident





Minimum 2 years conductor experience within Canada

Certified Locomotive Engineer

Certified on the application of Distributed Power Locomotives

Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot locomotive comm loss, as well as mechanical and system failures

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to re-sequence locomotives

Strong understanding and comprehension of gauge readings in a locomotive

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, customers, and railway supervisors

Ability to read and interpret documents such as the Canadian Railway Operating Rules, General Track Bulletin, TGBO, Daily Operating Bulletins.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience operating unit trains, such as coal trains

Proficient computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with all Federal and Provincial Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at will” basis.

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📌 Locomotive Engineer (British Columbia)
🏢 Washington
📍 British Columbia