Freight Conductor responsible for safely coordinating train crews, placing rail cars, and making up/breakdown trains. Must live within or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of posted location. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
Requirements
- Ensure compliance with all railroad and safety rules, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, railroad signals, and train orders
- Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures
- Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone
- Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
- Assist with the coupling and uncoupling of cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars
- Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
- Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
- Operate locomotive equipment using remote control device
- Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
- Review instructions from yardmasters, dispatchers, and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- 401k Matching
- Unlimited opportunities for development and growth
