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73311.01 – Railway conductors

Railway conductors coordinate and supervise the activities of passenger and freight train crew members.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Passenger train conductor
  • Railway conductor

Core competencies

  • Coordinating to manage the timing and activities of train crew members, communicate clearly with dispatchers and handle schedule adjustments to ensure passenger and cargo safety
  • Monitoring to continually check the performance of train crew members and equipment to identify potential safety issues so they can take corrective actions to prevent accidents or delays
  • Auditory Attention to catch important auditory cues such as radio communications or warning sounds, which is important to maintain situational awareness and ensure safe train operations
  • Night Vision to safely navigate platforms, tracks and train cars, as railway conductors often work during nighttime or low-light conditions
  • Attention to Detail to meticulously verify various aspects of train operations, such as validating passenger counts, inspecting cargo or ensuring safety protocols are followed
  • Knowledge in Public Safety and Security to understand public safety and security protocols, focusing on recognizing and responding to common safety hazards and emergencies

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of passenger and freight train crew members (except locomotive engineers) to ensure train operations are in accordance with schedule, train orders and code of operating rules
  • Receive train orders and explain orders to brakemen/women, locomotive engineer and other crew members
  • Communicate with train crew members by radio, signals or by other means to give and receive train operation information
  • Collect fares on board passenger trains, announce approaching train stops and answer passenger enquiries
  • Prepare train run reports.

Additional information

  • With experience, railway conductors may progress to locomotive engineers.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Railway and yard locomotive engineers (73310)
  • Supervisors, railway transport operations (72023)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

73 – General trades

Sub-major group

733 – Transportation occupations

Minor group

7331 – Train crew operating occupations

Unit group

73311 – Railway conductors and brakemen/women

Occupational profile

73311.01 – Railway conductors

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