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Bombardier looking for Train Operators for GO

If you have an engineers qualification and are getting tired of not working, Bombardier in Toronto is looking for persons to operate GO trains.  I have copied and pasted the job ad below, however to apply online you can go to their jobs page at the link below and enter the following into the search field to bring up the job and apply on-line:

http://www.bombardier.com/en/transportation/careers/job-search

Enter: Under Location Canada > Ontario > Toronto ... then hit Search

 

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Description

 

At Bombardier Transportation, we are proud to provide world-class rail transportation equipment and services that operate around the globe.

 

We are team players who put people first in our efforts to succeed as an organization and to grow as individuals. If, like us, you are passionate about winning and have a drive for results, Bombardier is the place for you.

  

We invite you to join our team.

The Train Operator ensures that train movements are operated in a safe manner while respecting the established train schedules with the constant objective of providing the highest quality customer service possible to the population.  The incumbent of this position is also responsible to ensure compliance to all rules and regulations, as well as, local regulations associated with the host railways. 

Key responsibilities are: 

• insure that all train movement activities are performed safely and promptly while providing courteous service to Transit’s clients in accordance with Good Customer Service, corporate policies, missions, practices, government regulations, Canadian Rail Operating rules and special instructions.

• Operate trains during various work hours and on various routes within a 24/7 transportation environment maintaining alertness, situational awareness and vigilance. 

• Adhere to established operating rules, speed restrictions and regulatory requirements: initiate remedial action to eliminate undesirable train operation practices and communicate with traffic control any issues or problems that may hinder the safe operation of the system.

• Complete train performance reports.

• Interfaces regularly with Commuter Central and host railways rail traffic control centers, as well as host railway operating officers to ensure the coordination of daily performance of the operations.

• Immediately respond and correct deviations to the operating plan. 

• Report and communicate with Maintenance staff in order to correct defects that could affect train performance on the road.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must:

• Be fully qualified as a Locomotive Engineer

• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Possess a Secondary School diploma or higher
• Must be able to maintain required level of fitness as outlined in the Canadian Railway Medical Rules Handbook

*Experience in train operation will be considered an asset however full training and certification will be provided by Bombardier