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Company | Cando Rail & Terminals |
Address | Red Deer, Alberta, Canada |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Category | Technology, Information and Internet |
Expires | 2023-05-28 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
We know that hiring individuals with a strong fit to our culture is paramount to our success. If you are optimistic and enjoy challenges, being innovative, and developing solutions, and you value ownership in the work you do, then you may have the Cando Spirit. If you enjoy working outdoors Apply Now! We offer the opportunity of employee ownership, flexibility and consistent employment.
Switchpersons are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching services on customer sites. Working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, the Switching crews must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating a strong initiative and organizational skills.
Roles And Responsibilities
Switchpersons are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching services on customer sites. Working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, the Switching crews must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating a strong initiative and organizational skills.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Applies rules, special instructions, and switching procedures while operating as a locomotive operator or groundsperson including operating switches and derails, coupling and uncoupling rail cars, managing air hoses, applying and releasing handbrakes
- Provides protection of train, track, and equipment
- Keeps the interior of the locomotive safe, clean, and tidy
- Complies with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures and regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practicing and promoting safe work habits
- Completes daily inspection and testing of the locomotive brakes and safety devices
- Performs plant and equipment inspections and air brake tests
- Participates in training or company initiatives as required
- Reports all safety, equipment, and track problems
- Completes daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary
- Participates with the team in providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image
- Ensures safe operation of the locomotive and train movements including conducting clear and concise job briefings
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Ability to obtain certification and medical clearances to perform the role
- Be able and willing to work in all weather conditions during day and night shifts, 365 days a year
- Knowledge of technology and computer systems with a willingness to use Excel and Outlook on a daily basis
- Physically fit including the ability to pull self up and down from a railcar on a continuous basis, ability to lift and twist air hoses, ability 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
- Experience operating with safety management systems
- Experience working in a heavy construction, industrial, or rail environment
- Experience as a qualified locomotive engineer and/or conductor is an asset
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