Conductor

Position Overview: Conductors/Engineers are responsible for ensuring the smooth transit of freight between destinations and working to keep the train in good condition so that everything stays on schedule.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle high-pressure situations

• Operates track switches, couple cars and work on freight trains in yard operations and on the road

• Reviews and understands instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters

• Receives and transmits information by radio and telephone

• Reads and understands bulletins, work orders, and switch lists

• Works with customer service and dispatch to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars

• Maintains awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety

Qualifications:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 18 years of age or older

• Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in the past ten (10) years with no DUI, DWI, or reckless driving convictions

• Must meet color vision requirements as described in the FRA Regulation

• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection

• Always be alert and aware of surrounding operating environment

• Understand oral and written communications

• Quickly respond to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc)

• Work a flexible schedule, which can include working various days, hours, and shifts

• Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examinations

Preferred

• Previous Railroad experience

• Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions