Are you someone who thrives doing physically demanding outdoor work? Do you have experience with shiftwork and are looking for an opportunity that offers great pay, benefits, and career growth? If you are authorized to work in the USA (without sponsorship) with a background in construction, general labor, landscaping, demolition, mechanical components, excavation, roofing, framing, mining, carpentry, ramp agent, wood mills, granaries, farming, agriculture, military, athletics as an athlete or coach, we want to hear from you!
We are currently seeking Train Conductors in Noyes, MN. No previous railway experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates with outdoor work experience and various industrial backgrounds, as they have demonstrated exceptional performance in this role.
Noyes is a border crossing location you must have a valid US passport (or be able to obtain one) and be able to cross the border into Canada for work purposes to be considered.
What’s in it for you?
- Steady and Reliable Paycheck: Earn $120,000 in your first-year post qualification
- Paid Training: Comprehensive training programs to set you up for success from day one
- Health, Dental, and Medical Benefits: Benefits start immediately
- Financial Security: Employer funded retirement plan and employee share purchase plans to help you achieve financial independence
Key Responsibilities:
- Work rotating shifts without advance scheduling on a 2-hour call window, covering days, evenings, and nights, in a 24/7 operating environment
- Engage in rigorous outdoor work tasks
- Operate and communicate by radio with control towers, remote teams, and dispatching centers
- Handle and work with locomotives, train cars, air hoses, braking systems, and switches
- Lift and pull heavy objects (up to 50 pounds on occasion)
- Walk up to 6 miles per shift on uneven ground and in varying weather conditions
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, ensuring the well-being of self, team, and the public
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Must pass medical and substance testing including marijuana, have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma
- Experience with outdoor work, exposed to the elements for 70% of the shift
- Previous shiftwork experience, including on-call assignments
- Strong determination and drive to start from the ground up and quickly build seniority
- Familiarity with heavy equipment and industrial environments
- Physical strength to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift
- Commitment to safety and willingness to implement safety feedback
- Any railway or rail car loading experience is considered an asset
Training:
CPKC provides 15 weeks of paid in-class and field training. Providing you with a solid understanding of our safety practices, rules and operations. You will earn $261.72 per day in classroom training and $42.90 per hour in on-the-job training.
In the event of any discrepancy between the listed rates and the provisions of the labor agreement, the terms and conditions outlined in the labor agreement shall govern.
About Us:
CPKC is dedicated to ensuring safe and efficient rail freight transportation services. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive and grow in their careers.
Apply Now!
Join us and become a key player in an industry that's essential to the economy and infrastructure of US. Your next career move starts here!
CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma required
- Valid US passport or an Enhanced Driver's License for travel into Canada
- Valid driving license
- Mechanical knowledge is a plus
- No prior experience required
- Ability to work in a construction environment
- Strong attention to detail and safety protocols
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $139,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you live within 2 hours of the work location and can you report to the work site, regardless of the time of day, including weekends and holidays for all required shifts
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To be hired in this safety critical role, a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company and/or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required. Do you understand these requirements?
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Do you have experience working outdoors in all types of weather conditions for extended periods?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- US Passport (Required)
Work Location: In person
