Train Conductor

CPKC • Beaumont, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Train Conductor is a foundational, unionized railway role and works as a member of a train crew. Conductors assist with switching rail cars, assembling or splitting trains in rail yards, and moving rail cars between yards. The position requires constant attention to personal and crew safety, unscheduled shift work, extended periods away from home, and outdoor work in all types of weather. Conductors may work in train or yard service depending on seniority. CPKC offers a 15-week paid training program covering safety practices, rules, and railway operations. The role can provide pathways to positions such as Yard Foreperson, Locomotive Engineer, or management.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or general equivalency.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Be able to perform physically demanding work, including walking up to 6 miles a day on uneven ground, climbing, and lifting and pulling heavy objects up to 80 pounds on occasion.
• Be willing to work unscheduled shifts in a 24/7 operating environment, including shifts of up to 12 hours on days, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to report to work within a two-hour call window after scheduled rest.
• Demonstrate focus, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and strong communication skills, including giving clear instructions over radio.
• Be willing to work outdoors for extended periods in all types of weather.
• Pass required physical job tasks and written examinations, and be able to read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations, and other written material in English.
• Complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, and hearing assessments, and pass a negative company and/or regulated drug test.
• Pass background checks, including criminal history, education, driver’s license and driving history, Social Security Number, and Department of Transportation background verification.

Responsibilities

• Work in train or yard service depending on seniority.
• Follow specific instructions detailing a train’s route and movements.
• Coordinate switching cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars and lifting out coupling devices.
• Observe, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting train movement.
• Signal crew members using designated signals or radio to direct engine or train movements, including starting, stopping, backing up, and setting or releasing air brakes.
• Understand and follow the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), general orders, and bulletins.
• Provide flag protection and relay signals to trains in emergency situations.
• Move on and off moving or stationary equipment.
• Complete train orders, switch lists, and other forms, and prepare clear, legible reports.
• Handle emergencies, operate fire extinguishers, and apply first aid techniques.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits package.
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans.
• Employee share purchase plan.
• Annual fitness subsidy.
• Part-time studies program.
• Paid 15-week training program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED