Locomotive Engineer (Switch Crew) -

Reporting to the Manager, Rail Operations, the Locomotive Engineer (Switch Crew) is an integral team member of the company’s Operations and Mechanical team. The Locomotive Engineer/ Switch person will be mainly responsible for the safe movement of passenger rail equipment located in the Jasper yard. The Locomotive Engineer/Switch person will also be responsible for mainline rescues on both CN and CPKC territory when required.  

This position is deemed Safety Critical and pre-employment testing will be required. Final candidates must successfully pass a safety critical medical exam and will undergo medical monitoring as prescribed by Transport Canada.  

Key Areas of Accountability

Responsibilities

• Move passenger rail equipment between maintenance locations, stations, and adjoining mainlines
• As required, perform switching of passenger rail equipment as per instructions to change locomotive and rail car placements
• Operate and service rail equipment including handbrakes, air hoses, disconnect/connect HEP cables and water lines, operate track switches and derails
• Comply with all Canadian Railway Operating Rules, General Operating Instructions and applicable safety rules
• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad rules, and regulations related to safety and operations
• Provide and receive various forms of oral and printed instructions concerning the movement and placement of rail cars
• Cross reference verbal and printed instructions to ensure the accurate placement of rail cars on trains and in the yard
• Observe, interpret, and relay signals as per rules
• Communicate effectively with Rail Traffic Control, other train crews, and other departments via radio

Safety

• Comply with Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR), General Operating Instructions (GOI), Federal Railroad Association (FRA), and all other safety policies, procedures, and rules
• Identify, protect, and report safety hazards to management and OH&S Committee
• Meet or exceed safety and security requirements
• Maintain basic first aid level provided by Rocky Mountaineer

Operations

• Support the successful execution of the Operating Plan
• Support movements of RM trains & rail equipment
• Support the company’s materials handling strategy