Train Conductor (Brownville Jct, ME, US, 04401)
pJoin CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride.
With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here./p
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pCPKC is hiring for November 2025./p
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p$10,000 signing bonus for new hires. /p
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pstrongPURPOSE OF THE POSITION:/strong/p
pThe conductor position is a foundational role in the railway and operates within the framework of the union agreement.
A conductor works as a member of a train crew that assists in switching rail cars, making or splitting up trains in rail yards, or moving rail cars between rail yards. This position requires you to be vigilant about the safety of yourself and those around you. You must be prepared for unscheduled shift work, being away from home for extended periods of time and working outdoors in all types of weather./p
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pJoining CPKC as a conductor can lead to career growth as a Yard Foreperson, Locomotive Engineer or management./p
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pWondering if the conductor role is right for you?
Complete this a href="https://www.cpconductor.rjp.cdglhosting.com/"Realistic Job Preview /ato see if you would be a good fit for the Conductor lifestyle. a href="https://vimeo.com/667872096"Watch this/a video to hear an employee’s perspective on what it takes to be a CPKC Conductor./p
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pstrongPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:/strong/p
ul
lispanMust be able to perform work that can be physically demanding such as walking up to 6 miles a day on uneven ground, climbing up and down and lifting and pulling heavy objects (up to 80 pounds on occasion)/span/li
lispanWillingness to work unscheduled shift work in a 24/7 operating environment/span/li
lispanWorking up to 12 hour shifts which include days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays /span/li
lispanAbility to report to work within a two hour call window, after scheduled rest /span/li
lispanExcellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask /span/li
lispanStrong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)/span/li
lispanWillingness to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for long periods of time/span/li
lispanMust be able to pass the required physical job tasks for the job position, written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, read and understand operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English /span/li
lispanMust be at least 18 years old/span/li
lispanHigh school diploma or general equivalency/span/li
liValid driver’s license/li
/ul
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pstrongPOSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:/strong/p
ul
liWork in either train or yard service depending on seniority/li
liCarry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and specific movements/li
liCoordinate the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars and lifting out coupling device/li
liObserve, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting movement of train/li
liSignal crew members for movement of the engine or train using specific signals, or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up, set or release air brakes/li
liMaintain a thorough understanding of and follow General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), general orders and bulletins/li
liProvide flag protection and relay signals to trains in an emergency situation/li
liMove on and off moving or stationary equipment/li
liFill out forms including train orders and switch lists and prepare clear and legible reports/li
liHandle emergency situations and operate fire extinguishers as well as be able to apply first aid techniques/li
/ul
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pstrongWHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:/strong/p
ul
liFlexible and competitive benefits package/li
liCompetitive company pension and/or retirement plans/li
liEmployee Share Purchase Plan/li
liAnnual Fitness Subsidy/li
liPart-time Studies Program/li
/ul
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pstrongspanTRAINING PROGRAM:/span/strong/p
pspanCPKC provides 15 weeks of paid in-class and field training. Providing you with a solid understanding of our safety practices, rules and operations. You will earn $28.16 per hour while training. The average conductor earns approximately $100,000 annually, with the ability to make up to $128,500./span/p
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pstrongPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:/strong/p
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pstrongMedical and Drug Testing /strong/p
pThis is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required.
Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required. /p
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pstrongBackground Investigation/strong/p
ul
liCriminal history check/li
liEducation verification/li
liDriver’s license verification and driving history/li
liSocial Security Number verification/li
liDepartment of Transportation Background Check 40.25 form/li
/ul
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pstrongCULTURE OF INCLUSION:/strong/p
pFor our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities.
Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)./p
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liReq ID: 104449/li
liDepartment: Operations Southern Region/li
liJob Type: Full-Time/li
liPosition Type: Union/li
liLocation: Brownville Jct., Maine/li
liCountry: United States/li
li% of Travel: 90-100%/li
li# of Positions: 7/li
liJob Available to: Internal amp; External/li
/ul
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pspan#LI-ONSITE/span/p
pspan#LI-PP1/span/p
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pJoin CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride.
With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here./p
p /p
pCPKC is hiring for November 2025./p
p /p
p$10,000 signing bonus for new hires. /p
pstrong /strong/p
pstrongPURPOSE OF THE POSITION:/strong/p
pThe conductor position is a foundational role in the railway and operates within the framework of the union agreement.
A conductor works as a member of a train crew that assists in switching rail cars, making or splitting up trains in rail yards, or moving rail cars between rail yards. This position requires you to be vigilant about the safety of yourself and those around you. You must be prepared for unscheduled shift work, being away from home for extended periods of time and working outdoors in all types of weather./p
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pJoining CPKC as a conductor can lead to career growth as a Yard Foreperson, Locomotive Engineer or management./p
p /p
pWondering if the conductor role is right for you?
Complete this a href="https://www.cpconductor.rjp.cdglhosting.com/"Realistic Job Preview /ato see if you would be a good fit for the Conductor lifestyle. a href="https://vimeo.com/667872096"Watch this/a video to hear an employee’s perspective on what it takes to be a CPKC Conductor./p
pstrong /strong/p
pstrongPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:/strong/p
ul
lispanMust be able to perform work that can be physically demanding such as walking up to 6 miles a day on uneven ground, climbing up and down and lifting and pulling heavy objects (up to 80 pounds on occasion)/span/li
lispanWillingness to work unscheduled shift work in a 24/7 operating environment/span/li
lispanWorking up to 12 hour shifts which include days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays /span/li
lispanAbility to report to work within a two hour call window, after scheduled rest /span/li
lispanExcellent focus, attention to detail and ability to multitask /span/li
lispanStrong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)/span/li
lispanWillingness to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for long periods of time/span/li
lispanMust be able to pass the required physical job tasks for the job position, written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, read and understand operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English /span/li
lispanMust be at least 18 years old/span/li
lispanHigh school diploma or general equivalency/span/li
liValid driver’s license/li
/ul
pstrong /strong/p
pstrongPOSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:/strong/p
ul
liWork in either train or yard service depending on seniority/li
liCarry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and specific movements/li
liCoordinate the switching of cars, including coupling and uncoupling cars and lifting out coupling device/li
liObserve, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting movement of train/li
liSignal crew members for movement of the engine or train using specific signals, or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up, set or release air brakes/li
liMaintain a thorough understanding of and follow General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), general orders and bulletins/li
liProvide flag protection and relay signals to trains in an emergency situation/li
liMove on and off moving or stationary equipment/li
liFill out forms including train orders and switch lists and prepare clear and legible reports/li
liHandle emergency situations and operate fire extinguishers as well as be able to apply first aid techniques/li
/ul
pstrong /strong/p
pstrongWHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:/strong/p
ul
liFlexible and competitive benefits package/li
liCompetitive company pension and/or retirement plans/li
liEmployee Share Purchase Plan/li
liAnnual Fitness Subsidy/li
liPart-time Studies Program/li
/ul
p /p
pstrongspanTRAINING PROGRAM:/span/strong/p
pspanCPKC provides 15 weeks of paid in-class and field training. Providing you with a solid understanding of our safety practices, rules and operations. You will earn $28.16 per hour while training. The average conductor earns approximately $100,000 annually, with the ability to make up to $128,500./span/p
pstrong /strong/p
pstrongPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:/strong/p
pstrong /strong/p
pstrongMedical and Drug Testing /strong/p
pThis is a safety critical position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required.
Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required. /p
pstrong /strong/p
pstrongBackground Investigation/strong/p
ul
liCriminal history check/li
liEducation verification/li
liDriver’s license verification and driving history/li
liSocial Security Number verification/li
liDepartment of Transportation Background Check 40.25 form/li
/ul
pstrong /strong/p
pstrongCULTURE OF INCLUSION:/strong/p
pFor our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities.
Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)./p
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ul
liReq ID: 104449/li
liDepartment: Operations Southern Region/li
liJob Type: Full-Time/li
liPosition Type: Union/li
liLocation: Brownville Jct., Maine/li
liCountry: United States/li
li% of Travel: 90-100%/li
li# of Positions: 7/li
liJob Available to: Internal amp; External/li
/ul
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pspan#LI-ONSITE/span/p
pspan#LI-PP1/span/p
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