Job Description
Locomotive 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!
Cando 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.***
**Cando Advantages**
* Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
* Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
* Award Winning Safety Culture
* Employee Ownership Program
* Group Life, Accidental Death \& Dismemberment, and Long\-Term Disability Insurances
* Flexible Health \& Dental Benefits
* Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!
**Job description**
Locomotive 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.
**Roles \& Responsibilities**
The incumbent works in a team environment to provide safe and effective switching services. Responsibilities include:
* Ensuring safe operation of the locomotive and train movements including conducting clear and concise job briefings.
* Applying 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.
* Providing protection of train, track, and equipment.
* Performing plant and equipment inspections, including air brake tests.
* Complying with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures, regulations imposed by government, the customer, and/or Cando; practicing and promoting safe work habits.
* Keeping the interior of the locomotive safe, clean, and tidy.
* Completing daily inspection and testing of the locomotive brakes and safety devices.
* Completing daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary for the customer or Cando.
* Actively participating with the team and providing excellent customer service while promoting a superior company image.
* Participating in training or company initiatives as required.
**Skills, Knowledge, \& Abilities**
* Excellent teamwork skills and strong customer service skills.
* Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, policy and procedure manuals, and switching lists.
* Physically fit including the ability to pul...