Road Foreman
CPKC, Shreveport, LA, United States
Job Purpose
As the Road Foreman, you will educate, promote, and monitor safe work practices of operating crews for a given territory and enhance the operating ability of Locomotive Engineers, ensuring effective application of CPKC’s operating rules, safety policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities
Perform locomotive engineer train crew field evaluations.
Plan and execute remedial training activities for those found deficient through field evaluation and rules violations.
Coordinate all conductor new hire training, including oversight of field-level on-the-job training.
Coordinate and oversee triennial recertification training for conductors and locomotive engineers in the area of responsibility.
Perform field efficiency testing.
Provide input to training course content in identified problem areas observed in field evaluations and proficiency testing for educational purposes.
Deliver required skills training for conductors and locomotive engineers in the area of responsibility.
Respond to and provide expert analysis of download for train handling exceptions, incidents, and derailments and implement corrective training when required.
Provide on-call support and emergency response on a rotating cycle to support 24/7 operations.
Requirements
High school diploma or general equivalency.
Valid driver’s license.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience or as required by regulations as a qualified and practicing railway locomotive engineer.
Strong working knowledge of railroad operating rules and regulations, including special or dimensional handling, toxic inhalation hazard, hours of work, and locomotive standards.
Maintained General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) qualification.
Working knowledge of the relevant collective agreement and its application to locomotive engineers and conductors.
Effective communication skills and ability to relay instruction to conductors and locomotive engineers regarding train handling and safety rules.
Ability to coach, train, and mentor train locomotive engineers, conductors, and trainees.
Benefits
Flexible and competitive benefits package.
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans.
Employee share purchase plan.
Annual fitness subsidy.
Part‑time studies program.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
This is a safety‑critical position. A successful pre‑employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative drug test, is required. Post‑hire drug testing may also be required.
Background investigation includes criminal history check, education verification, professional references, driver’s license verification and driving history, and Social Security Number verification.
Employment Equity and Inclusion
For 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).
Job Information
Req ID: 105861
Department: Operations Southern Region
Job Type: Full‑Time
Position Type: Non‑Union
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Country: United States
Percent of Travel: 80–90%
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 4
Job Available to: Internal & External
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As the Road Foreman, you will educate, promote, and monitor safe work practices of operating crews for a given territory and enhance the operating ability of Locomotive Engineers, ensuring effective application of CPKC’s operating rules, safety policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities
Perform locomotive engineer train crew field evaluations.
Plan and execute remedial training activities for those found deficient through field evaluation and rules violations.
Coordinate all conductor new hire training, including oversight of field-level on-the-job training.
Coordinate and oversee triennial recertification training for conductors and locomotive engineers in the area of responsibility.
Perform field efficiency testing.
Provide input to training course content in identified problem areas observed in field evaluations and proficiency testing for educational purposes.
Deliver required skills training for conductors and locomotive engineers in the area of responsibility.
Respond to and provide expert analysis of download for train handling exceptions, incidents, and derailments and implement corrective training when required.
Provide on-call support and emergency response on a rotating cycle to support 24/7 operations.
Requirements
High school diploma or general equivalency.
Valid driver’s license.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience or as required by regulations as a qualified and practicing railway locomotive engineer.
Strong working knowledge of railroad operating rules and regulations, including special or dimensional handling, toxic inhalation hazard, hours of work, and locomotive standards.
Maintained General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) qualification.
Working knowledge of the relevant collective agreement and its application to locomotive engineers and conductors.
Effective communication skills and ability to relay instruction to conductors and locomotive engineers regarding train handling and safety rules.
Ability to coach, train, and mentor train locomotive engineers, conductors, and trainees.
Benefits
Flexible and competitive benefits package.
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans.
Employee share purchase plan.
Annual fitness subsidy.
Part‑time studies program.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
This is a safety‑critical position. A successful pre‑employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative drug test, is required. Post‑hire drug testing may also be required.
Background investigation includes criminal history check, education verification, professional references, driver’s license verification and driving history, and Social Security Number verification.
Employment Equity and Inclusion
For 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).
Job Information
Req ID: 105861
Department: Operations Southern Region
Job Type: Full‑Time
Position Type: Non‑Union
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Country: United States
Percent of Travel: 80–90%
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 4
Job Available to: Internal & External
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