Train Conductor

• Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains.

• This includes building trains by coupling railcars, delivering railcars to customers, transporting trains across long distances, and managing electronic documentation and inspections.

• You’ll be trained to troubleshoot train issues, report incidents, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

• Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.

• Operate remote control locomotives and perform tasks such as coupling, aligning drawbars, applying hand brakes, and riding railcars.

• Communicate effectively with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.

• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all FRA and company safety regulations.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• 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 any suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver's license 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 to undergo a drug or alcohol test related to the operation of 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.
• Preferred experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Preferred experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles.
• Preferred experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts.

Demonstrates expertise in safely operating and managing freight trains, including coupling railcars, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with FRA safety regulations. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with crews and dispatchers.

• Freight Train Operation
• Railcar Coupling
• FRA Compliance
• Remote Control Locomotive Operation
• Documentation Management

• Train Inspection
• Railcar Management
• Safety Procedures
• Troubleshooting
• Heavy Equipment Operation

• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration

• Valid Driver's License

• FRA Regulations
• Freight Transportation
• Safety Compliance
• Outdoor Work Experience
• Non-Traditional Shifts