Conductor
- New Westminster, BC
- On-site
- Posted Jun 2, 2026
- 1 position
$43.69 / hour
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Coordinate and execute the safe movement of railcars during switching and yard operations. Ensure professional communication with customers and partners while adhering to strict railroad safety rules and regulations.
Job details
Safely work with an Operations crew to move railcars during switching, yard movements, and travel to customer facilities or interchanges; Communicate professionally with customers, crew members, and railway partners to support safe operations; Represent BWRS through a strong commitment to customer service, teamwork, and operational reliability; Contribute to a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability in the workplace; Observe hand and radio signals in the yard in accordance with railroad rules and regulations; Operate track switches as needed; Perform procedures required to couple/uncouple rail cars; Apply hand brakes on rail cars not in active use; and Ensure proper permissions and authorities are obtained. Qualifications Minimum grade 12 diploma completion or GED equivalent; Must have experience as a Conductor; Must be in good physical condition; and Must have a clean and valid BC driver’s license, Class 5 minimum.
What you’ll do
Coordinate and execute the safe movement of railcars during switching and yard operations. Ensure professional communication with customers and partners while adhering to strict railroad safety rules and regulations.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED and previous experience as a Conductor. Candidates must be in good physical condition and possess a valid BC Class 5 driver's license.
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Railcar Switching
- Yard Movements
- Radio Communication
- Track Switch Operation
- Coupling/Uncoupling
- Hand Brake Application
- Safety Compliance
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Operational Reliability
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Security & Safety