Is CPKC a good company to work for as a Conductor/Engineer?

Conductor/Engineer professionals working at CPKC have rated their employer with 2.4 out of 5 stars in 215 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of CPKC employees being 2.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Conductor/Engineer Jobs at CPKC now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Conductor/Engineer interview questions at CPKC .

Does CPKC pay Conductor/Engineer employees well?

Conductor/Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at CPKC with 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 215 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.6% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Conductor/Engineer salaries at CPKC.

How happy are Conductor/Engineer professionals working at CPKC?

25% of Conductor/Engineer employees at CPKC would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 23% in the past 12 months. Conductor/Engineer professionals have also rated CPKC with a 1.6 rating for work-life-balance, 2.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.0 rating for culture and values and 2.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CPKC?

Railroad Conductor (94) , Conductor (59) , Locomotive Engineer (50) , Train Conductor (38) , Manager (33) , Freight Conductor (26) , Trainmaster (25) , Analyst (23) , Specialist (23) , Assistant TRAINMASTER (20) , Supervisor (17) , Director (14) , Rail Traffic Controller (13) , Diesel Mechanic (12) , Engineer (12)

What are the pros of working at CPKC according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good and all the workers made sure that the new hires new what they were doing" ((in 233 reviews)); "Good benefits and that's about it other than a feed every so often when you reach an almost impossible goal" ((in 158 reviews)); "Some really good people and pleasant to work with." ((in 58 reviews)); "Historical company with good pension." ((in 55 reviews)); "Good Salary and that’s it" ((in 48 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CPKC according to real employee reviews?

"No work life balance Bully Style Management from Top to bottom ( they are encouraged and coached that way) Tough environment to work in" ((in 127 reviews)); "Middle managers have too many direct reports and cannot effectively monitor and coach their performance." ((in 53 reviews)); "Long hours and away from home" ((in 46 reviews)); "Can be a toxic work environment for most people" ((in 21 reviews)); "a) No training or upskilling provided by company towards IT" ((in 18 reviews))

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CPKC Conductor/Engineer reviews

2.4

25% would recommend to a friend

(215 total reviews)

Keith Creel

37% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

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Engineer/Conductor employees have rated CPKC with 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 215 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Engineer/Conductor professionals have an average working experience there. CPKC is rated 32% below average by Engineer/Conductor professionals compared to other employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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215 reviews

4.0

Oct 4, 2025

Job opportunity worth Taking

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay Retirement Training program Management Guaranteed weekly

Cons

Management Rules Extra-Board Seniority placement On call

3.0

Aug 17, 2025

Its straight

Conductor/engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good money and good people

Cons

Lifestyle sucks, on call 24/7

2.0

Jul 14, 2025

not that good

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

decent pay, benefits, some good people

Cons

unrealistic expectations, strict management, annoying payroll system, bad schedules

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