Student Railroad Conductor Prentiss

Location: Prentiss
Learn safe railcar switching with Watco as a Student Conductor in Prentiss, Alberta. Apply radio communication and locomotive operations training.
This Student Conductor works with managers, peer trainers, and train crews to learn switching operations. You will follow customer and company safety rules while responding to customer requests. The position includes paperwork, insp
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ections, signals, and crew communication.
Key Responsibilities:
• Learn safe switching of railcars using locomotive power
• Read switching orders and follow written directions
• Observe radio, hand, arm, and lantern signals
• Assist locomotive inspections before and after running
• Record car numbers, origins, destinations, and cargo
Requirements:
• Be at least 18 years old
• Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Pass Conductor Certification testing within typically one year
• Willingly obtain locomotive engineer certification afterward
Build railroad switching experience through locomotive training, safety procedures, inspections, and clear crew communication at Watco.

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