Hands On jobs in Regina, SK

Why Join MobilGrain?

At MobilGrain, you'll find more than just a job—you'll have the opportunity to make an impact. As a Conductor/Locomotive Engineer with Last Mountain Railway (LMR), you'll play an important role in safely and efficiently moving grain and bulk commodities across our Saskatchewan shortline rail network.

Last Mountain Railway operates an 85-mile shortline rail network running from Regina to Davidson, Saskatchewan. Strategically positioned along CN's Craik Subdivision, LMR primarily interchanges with CN in Davidson, with additional interchange access available in Regina. Through a running rights agreement with CN, LMR also connects with affiliate railway Big Sky Rail (BGS), extending our service across a broader regional network.

This is a hands-on railway operations role where you'll work as part of the LMR operating team, performing Conductor and Locomotive Engineer duties to support safe train movements, switching and railcar operations. For experienced railway professionals interested in shortline operations, this is an opportunity to bring your Conductor and Locomotive Engineer experience to a growing part of MobilGrain's rail network.

Position Summary

The Conductor/Locomotive Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient movement of trains and railcars across the Last Mountain Railway network and applicable running rights territory.

Working as part of the operating crew, the Conductor/Locomotive Engineer performs switching and locomotive operations, couples and uncouples railcars, connects air hoses, performs brake tests, completes required paperwork, and supports the safe movement and placement of trains and railcars.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate locomotives and trains across the Big Sky Rail network.
• Operate within applicable running rights territory, including movements into and out of CN's Chappell Yard in Saskatoon.
• Perform switching and support the safe movement and placement of railcars.
• Couple and uncouple railcars and locomotives.
• Connect and disconnect air hoses and perform required brake tests.
• Complete required railway paperwork and operating documentation.
• Understand and comply with applicable railway signals, operating rules and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and other railway personnel to coordinate safe train movements.
• Complete required equipment inspections and identify and report safety or equipment concerns.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues involving locomotives and report identified issues as required.
• Work safely around locomotives, railcars and active railway operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's Licence required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a qualified/ticketed Conductor.
• Qualified Locomotive Engineer.
• Basic understanding of railway signals.
• Rule 105 training required.
• QSOC (Qualified Standards for Operating Crews) training required.
• Demonstrated understanding of railway switching, brake tests and safe railcar movement.
• Strong commitment to safe railway operations.

Work Schedule & Travel

• This is a casual, on-call, position with hours based on operational requirements.
• Hours are not guaranteed and employees are called to work as needed based on railway operations.
• Work is performed throughout the Last Mountain Railway network and applicable running rights territory.

Pay: From $34.77 per hour

Experience:

• Conductor: 3 years (required)
• Engineer: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person