Locomotive Engineer

divh2Locomotive Engineer/h2pLocomotive Engineers with Cando are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching services. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!/ppCando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing! The wage range for the position will be $34 - $36 an hour depending on experience./ppstrongCando Advantages/strong/pulliWork Life Balance with Fixed Schedules/liliCandos Technical and Leadership Training Programs/liliAward Winning Safety Culture/liliEmployee Ownership Program/liliGroup Life, Accidental Death Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances/liliFlexible Health Dental Benefits/liliCanadas Best Managed Company for 9 years!/li/ulpstrongJob description/strong/ppLocomotive Engineers with Cando are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching services. Working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, the Switching crew must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating a strong initiative, and organizational skills./ppRoles Responsibilities/ppThe incumbent works in a team environment to provide safe and effective switching services. Responsibilities include:/pulliEnsuring safe operation of the locomotive and train movements including conducting clear and concise job briefings./liliApplying rules, special instructions, and switching procedures while operating as a locomotive engineer or grounds person. This includes but is not limited to working as a team to operate switches and derails, coupling and uncoupling rail cars, managing air hoses, and applying or releasing handbrakes to perform necessary rail car switching maneuvers for the customer./liliProviding protection of train, track, and equipment./liliPerforming plant and equipment inspections, including air brake tests./liliComplying with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures, regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practicing and promoting safe work habits./liliKeeping the interior of the locomotive safe, clean, and tidy./liliCompleting daily inspection and testing of the locomotive brakes and safety devices./liliCompleting daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary for the customer or Cando./liliActively participating with the team and providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image./liliParticipating in training or company initiatives as required./li/ulpSkills, Knowledge, Abilities/pulliExcellent teamwork skills and strong customer service skills./liliAbility to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals, and switching lists./liliPhysically 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, and operate both derails and switches effectively./liliKnowledge with technology and computer systems with a willingness to use Excel and Outlook on a daily basis./liliAbility to obtain and maintain GCOR certification, FRA standards, TWIC, a valid state drivers license, safety critical medical status, and meet all safety and customer requirements including Drug Alcohol testing./li/ulpEducation Experience/pulliExperience as a Locomotive Operator is preferred./liliPrevious experience in a heavy industrial environment is preferred./li/ulpNote: 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 the level of expertise required in this position./ppEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor./p/div