{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"88dea7cd789219e8c8447412","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/88dea7cd789219e8c8447412","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/88dea7cd789219e8c8447412","title":"Trainmaster","description":"Join 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.\n\nPURPOSE OF THE POSITION:\nThe Trainmaster will deliver efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating and ensuring the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner. The successful candidate will lead by example to build a strong safety culture along with providing coaching on operational standards.\n\nPOSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:\nCollaborate with internal and external partners to enhance yard and road fluidity to achieve Local Service Operating Plan (LOSP) and Operating Plan (OP)\nOversee all train movements within the yard and mainline ensuring safe, tactical execution of the LOSP and OP through active supervision of personnel and communication across departments\nAccountable for safety, service, productivity and financial metrics for their terminal\nLead safety compliance within the terminal, providing corrective actions as needed to uphold standards, engage in safety discussions to promote a culture of safety\nHandle investigations in accordance with company policies and collective bargaining agreement and recommend corrective action plans\nConduct efficiency tests, train rides and safety related activities to support a safe, efficient operation; and may be required to attend derailments/incidents/injuries when on duty\nResponsible for inventory management for terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility\nCoach and mentor Train & Engine employees\nOccasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses (Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) for Canada, General Code Operating Rules (GCOR) for U.S., Engineer, etc.) as per industry regulations\n\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:\nHigh school diploma or general equivalency\nPrevious railway experience as a conductor, required. Locomotive engineer qualification is an asset\nValid driver’s license\n2+ years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment is an asset\nAvailable to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions\nLeadership presence with the drive and commitment to career advancement\nStrong troubleshooting skills; drill down to understand root cause and resolve complex issues\nDemonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations\nExcellent communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)\nRead and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English\nPrevious experience conducting investigations; analyzing, understanding, and resolving local issues related to interpreting variances to operating protocols, an asset\nProficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel\n\nWHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:\nFlexible and competitive benefits package\nCompetitive company pension and/or retirement plans\nEmployee share purchase plan\nAnnual fitness subsidy\nPart-time studies program\n\nPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMedical and Drug Testing\nThis 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.\n\nBackground Investigation\nCriminal history check\nEducation verification\nProfessional references\nDriver’s license verification and driving history\nSocial Security Number verification\n\nBECOMING A RAILROADER:\nAs an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.\n\nManagement Conductor Program\nBecoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.\n\nCULTURE OF INCLUSION:\nFor 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 provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).\n\nReq ID: 106146\nDepartment: Operations Southern Region\nJob Type: Full-Time\nPosition Type: Non-Union\nLocation: Beasley, Texas\nCountry: United States\n% of Travel: 40-50%\n# of Positions: 1\nJob Grade: 4\nJob Available to: Internal & External\n\n#LI-ONSITE\n#LI-HN2","company":"Cpkc","rawCompany":"cpkc","city":"Kendleton","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-05T09:07:20.126Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-4031.00","title":"Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters","slug":"railroad-conductors-and-yardmasters"},{"code":"53-4099.00","title":"Rail Transportation Workers, All Other","slug":"rail-transportation-workers-all-other"},{"code":"53-4011.00","title":"Locomotive Engineers","slug":"locomotive-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"482111","title":"Line-Haul Railroads","slug":"line-haul-railroads"},{"code":"482112","title":"Short Line Railroads","slug":"short-line-railroads"},{"code":"488210","title":"Support Activities for Rail Transportation","slug":"support-activities-for-rail-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Trainmaster","description":"Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. 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