Train Conductor

Responsibilities

• Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains.
• Building trains by coupling railcars.
• Delivering railcars to customers.
• Transporting trains across long distances.
• Managing electronic documentation and inspections.
• Troubleshooting train issues, reporting incidents, and ensuring 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.
• Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident.
• Must pass pre-employment Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles.
• Experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts.

• coupling railcars
• troubleshooting train issues
• operating remote control locomotives
• applying hand brakes
• building trains
• inspecting trains
• managing electronic documentation
• performing inspections
• transporting trains
• reporting incidents

• effective communication
• team collaboration
• problem-solving
• attention to detail
• time management

• valid driver’s license
• FRA drug and alcohol screening