Train Conductor

As a Train Conductor, you will be 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.

What You Will Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include building and inspecting trains, operating remote control locomotives, communicating with crews and dispatchers, and maintaining accurate documentation. You will also be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you will need to have strong communication skills, be able to work effectively in a team environment, and be able to lift and carry up to 85 lbs. You will also need to be able to pass physical standards, including a hang test and visual acuity requirements.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents begins the second calendar month of employment
• Dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility after one year
• Covered under Railroad Retirement benefits and taxes
• Vacation eligibility based on years of service
• Minimum of $240 per shift during on-the-job training, with overtime at $30/hour
• First-year conductors average $70,000 annually; experienced conductors average $84,000
• Locomotive engineers earn a guaranteed minimum of $94,000, with potential to exceed $100,000