Conductor​/Switchman

Rail Link, Inc. (RAIL) Fairburn, GA 30213, USA

• Rate : $24 USD per hour
• Transportation and Train Crew
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CONDU
  009180

* This position DOES NOT pay into Railroad Retirement

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.

At G&W, we live by our Core Values:
Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence
.

We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:

• Life Insurance
• Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital,  & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• On the Job Training
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

* Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement

Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!

Pay details : $24/hour

* This position does not pay into the Railroad Retirement Board

As a Conductor, you’ll play a key role on the ground, safely operating rail equipment in our customer’s industrial or intermodal yard. We will provide you with hands-on and classroom training to set a strong foundation for a long-term career. You’ll work outdoors in all weather conditions, tackling new challenges each day while ensuring we meet our customers’ needs. This is a physically active position with real opportunities for growth and advancement in a complex and dynamic environment.

• Comply with all federal, state, and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations
• Follow instructions when working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisor
• Communicate with team members using oral, written, hand signals, lantern signals or radio instructions to coordinate train or railcar movement
• Operate track switches to determine the route of the train or rail equipment
• Evaluate, plan, and complete all assigned work safely and efficiently
• Climb on and off equipment and walk the length of the train or rail yard to support train operations
• Apply or release hand brakes on railcars multiple times a day to control movement
• Read and understand the rule books and other written or printed material
• Inspect the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary for safety compliance
• Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars
• Utilize basic computer skills proficiently for electronic reporting and train documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Full-time (40 plus hours weekly)
• Varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment that includes nights, holidays, weekends, and on‑call as needed
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions working up to a 12‑hour shift
• Walking long distances on uneven surfaces and climbing ladders and equipment always ensuring three points of contact in varying environmental conditions
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist and carry short distances
• Able to squat, bend and lift overhead
• Have good balance and coordination
• Must meet vision requirements (including color)

• 2+ years of related or relevant work experience is a plus
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment is a plus
• Possess situational awareness and decision‑making abilities to respond effectively in a safety sensitive…