Locomotive Engineer / Operator (Part Time)

This role with Hamilton Container Terminal (HCT) is responsible for operating our locomotive and/or track mobile on HCT track at our main facility in Hamilton, Ontario. We are looking for a current or retired locomotive engineer willing to work 4 hour shifts on weekends and/or late afternoon shifts mid week. Pay commensurate with experience.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure safe train movements and operation of the locomotive including conducting clear and concise job briefings and providing protection of train, track, and equipment
• Apply Canadian Rail Operating Rules, Main Track and Non-Main Track rules, special instructions, and switching procedures while operating as a Locomotive Operator including operating switches and derails, coupling and uncoupling rail cars, managing air hoses, applying and releasing handbrakes
• Perform daily locomotive inspections including locomotive brakes and safety devices; some locations you will need to conduct site track and equipment inspections including air brake tests
• Complete daily reports, logs, and other necessary documents
• Support and assist with all aspects of HCT's operations on site
• Comply with all applicable operating rules, switching procedures and regulations as required by regulators, customer, CN and HCT
• Promptly report all safety, equipment, and track problems; keep the interior of the locomotives, vehicles, and offices safe and clean
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Excellent teamwork and strong customer service skills
• Ability to read and write general documentation including safety briefings, operating manuals, and switching lists
• Physically fit including the ability to pull self up and down from a railcar on a continuous basis, able to lift and twist air hoses, able to secure rail car brakes, derails, and switches
• Be willing and able to perform as both a Locomotive Operator and Switch person
• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities
• Ability to obtain and maintain required qualifications and Safety Critical Medical clearances including passing Customer and HCT drug and alcohol screening including pre-employment, post incident, and reasonable grounds testing.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Education & Experience
• Previous industrial work place or equipment operations experience an asset
• Previous rail experience a must