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 230 reviews)); "Good benefits and that's about it other than a feed every so often when you reach an almost impossible goal" ((in 167 reviews)); "Some really good people and pleasant to work with." ((in 61 reviews)); "Got good pension as well" ((in 57 reviews)); "Good Salary and that’s it" ((in 51 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 122 reviews)); "Middle managers have too many direct reports and cannot effectively monitor and coach their performance." ((in 52 reviews)); "Long hours and away from home" ((in 42 reviews)); "Poor upper management, old fashioned culture, dress code enforced, bully environment in non union side, heads down culture" ((in 29 reviews)); "Leadership: Leadership is poor and lacks direction." ((in 29 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

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Diversity & inclusion

2.0

Culture & values

1.8

Senior management

1.6

Work/Life balance

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

2.0

May 8, 2014

stay away for now

Conductor

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Pros

not much for right now

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no life work first no life

1.0

Dec 15, 2013

Awful

Conductor

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Pros

Great People / Newer Engines /

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Vacations are cancelled, underpaid on road, no days off by cabbing you away from home and resetting your HOS clock. Union is walked over. Employees with clean backgrounds that can get a train across to Canada end up on the worst subdivision with the smallest extra board. Employees who have background issues are not working nearly as hard and making the same money. No incentives for extra work performed. No holiday pay, that is only for people in yards and local jobs, not road. HR misrepresented job. Dark yards and not enough help- no brakemen on road trains and work would be sent to road trains so the company would not have to pay for a brakemen. Pre 85 employees make about 30% more than all other employees- even Engineers!

1.0

Nov 10, 2013

can't wait to leave

Train conductor

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good money, people wave at us.

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NO LIFE.. I work for Nazi's. Management are tripping over each other. He who has the least heart wins. The job leaves very little time for family, friends, and you can forget about most holidays. If your thinking about a career in railroading... shake your head and find something else. RUN... Don't turn back.

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