Freight Conductor ​/ Locomotive Engineer

Freight Conductor / Locomotive Engineer for Candor & Oakboro, North Carolina

At Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway, we're not looking for someone to simply fill a position, we're looking for someone who wants to build a career.

Whether you already have railroad experience or you're looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door, ACWR offers a place where hard work is recognized, training is taken seriously, and employees have the opportunity to grow. We don't believe in hiring people just to fill a seat. We invest in our employees because we expect them to become the future of our railroad.

As a Freight Conductor, you'll be responsible for safely moving freight, serving customers across central North Carolina, and working as part of a professional three man crew. You'll learn every aspect of railroad operations while preparing for the opportunity to become a Locomotive Engineer.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are:

• Take pride in doing a job the right way.
• Put safety ahead of convenience.
• Can think ahead and solve problems.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Want a career, not just another job.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfortable with long hours and physically demanding work
• Able to perform in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Dependable, safety-focused, and committed to learning

Preferred backgrounds include:

• Prior railroad experience or FRA certifications
• Military service
• Construction or heavy equipment operation
• Any trade or labor-intensive job requiring attention to safety and teamwork

No railroad experience? No problem. We are ready to train the right individuals who bring the right mindset.

What we offer:

• Five-day work week with a consistent schedule
• We operate in three-man crews for safety and efficiency
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
• Vision and dental coverage
• Railroad Retirement and other benefits
• Vacation and Sick leave
• A company culture that treats you like family
• Long-term career growth with opportunities to obtain your locomotive engineer certification.

Start your career as a conductor and build your future in railroading.