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The Switchpersons with Cando Rail & Terminals are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching services at an industrial site in Belle Plaine, SK. Working in a fast-paced, customer oriented environment, the Operator/Conductor must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating a strong initiative and organizational skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

The incumbent works in a team environment to provide safe and effective switching services. Responsibilities include:

• Ensure safe operation of the locomotive and train movements including conducting clear and concise job briefings
• Apply rules, special instructions, and switching procedures while operating as a locomotive engineer or conductor including operating switches and derails, coupling and uncoupling rail cars, managing air hoses, applying and releasing handbrakes
• Provide protection of train, track, and equipment
• Perform plant and equipment inspections and air brake tests
• Comply with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures and regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practicing and promoting safe work habits
• Assist with railcar cleaning and repair as needed
• Keep the interior of the locomotive safe, clean, and tidy
• Complete daily inspection and testing of the locomotive brakes and safety devices
• Promptly report all safety, equipment, and track problems to the Team Leader and/or Manager
• Complete daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary
• Exert best effort to protect human life, human safety and company property
• Actively participate with the team and provide excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image
• Participate in training or company initiatives as required

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong problem solving, decision making, and customer service skills; excellent team player
• Physically fit including the ability to pull self up and down from a railcar on a continuous basis, able to lift and twist air hoses, able to secure rail car brakes, derails, and switches
• Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals, and switching lists
• Knowledge with technology and computer systems with a willingness to use Excel and Outlook on a daily basis
• Meet all customer site requirements including criminal record clearance, employment verification, and driver's abstract clearance
• Hold and maintain safety critical medical status including passing drug and alcohol testing

Education & Experience

• Hold and maintain valid CROR certification in addition to any other site required training
• Experience as an operator or groundsperson an asset

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.