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Train Conductor

Job in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35275, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Railroad / Railway
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Safely and efficiently move freight trains
  • Build trains by coupling railcars
  • Deliver railcars to customers
  • Transport trains across long distances
  • Manage electronic documentation and inspections
  • Troubleshoot train issues and report incidents
  • Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation
  • Operate remote-control locomotives
  • Couple railcars, align drawbars, apply hand brakes, and ride railcars
  • Communicate with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers
  • Maintain accurate documentation and comply with FRA and company safety regulations
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation
  • Ability to report to work within 90 minutes
  • Clean driving record in the past 36 months, without suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial resulting from a drug- or alcohol-related incident
  • Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug- or alcohol-related driving incident
  • Must not have refused a drug or alcohol test related to operating a motor vehicle
  • Must pass pre-employment Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) drug and alcohol screening
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Must be available for on-call work 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with as little as 90 minutes' notice
  • Must join a union within 60 days after completing training
  • Must pass all classroom, field, and on-the-job training requirements, including written exams and field evaluations
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 85 lbs.
  • Ability to hang from a railcar ladder with 3 points of contact for 1 minute 15 seconds per side
  • Ability to walk several miles per shift on uneven terrain
  • Must meet FRA medical requirements for visual acuity, color vision, and hearing
  • Preferred: experience working outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Preferred: experience with heavy equipment or physically demanding roles
  • Preferred: experience working non-traditional, on-call, and/or 12+ hour shifts
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in safely operating and managing freight trains, including coupling railcars and performing inspections. Complies with FRA regulations and maintains accurate documentation while effectively communicating with team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Freight Train Operation
  • Railcar Coupling
  • FRA Compliance
  • Remote-Control Locomotive Operation
  • Heavy Equipment Experience
Hard Skills
  • Train Inspection
  • Electronic Documentation Management
  • Troubleshooting Train Issues
  • Lifting and Carrying Up to 85 lbs
  • Walking on Uneven Terrain
Soft Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Team Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Valid Driver's License
  • FRA Drug and Alcohol Screening
Industry Keywords
  • Freight Transportation
  • Railroad Safety Regulations
  • On-Call Work
  • Union Membership
  • Outdoor Work Experience
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