Davenport, OK · On-site
$22/hr
The Conductor is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.
Davenport, OK · On-site
$22/hr
The Conductor is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.
Dallas, TX · On-site
$30K - $45K/yr
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Terminal Switching Services is looking for a Conductor to join our team working at the Union Pacific Dallas, TX Terminal! No experience is required in this entry level position as we'll teach you ...
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Dallas, TX · On-site
$30K - $45K/yr
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Terminal Switching Services is looking for a Conductor to join our team working at the Union Pacific Dallas, TX Terminal! No experience is required in this entry level position as we'll teach you ...
Winfield, KS · On-site
$22/hr
The Conductor is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.
Winfield, KS · On-site
$22/hr
The Conductor is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.
Janesville, WI · On-site
$21.50 - $28/hr
Conductor - Janesville, WI Job Location: Janesville-WI Depot-53548 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$21.50 - $28/hr
Conductor - Janesville, WI Job Location: Janesville-WI Depot-53548 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world ...
Beaumont, TX · On-site
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Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 Starting Pay Experienced Conductor Rail Operations Location: Beaumont, TX Starting Pay: $23$25/hour (commensurate with experience), with room to grow! Schedule: 12-hour ...
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Beaumont, TX · On-site
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Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 Starting Pay Experienced Conductor Rail Operations Location: Beaumont, TX Starting Pay: $23$25/hour (commensurate with experience), with room to grow! Schedule: 12-hour ...
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$45K - $65K/yr
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Terminal Switching Services is looking for a Conductor to join our team working at the Union Pacific Salt Lake City Terminal! No experience in required in this entry level position as we'll teach you ...
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Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$45K - $65K/yr
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Terminal Switching Services is looking for a Conductor to join our team working at the Union Pacific Salt Lake City Terminal! No experience in required in this entry level position as we'll teach you ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
We are looking for Passenger Conductors for our Los Angeles, CA or outlying points (Palmdale, Oceanside, San Bernardino etc.) facility.Could you be the full-time Passenger Conductors we are looking ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
We are looking for Passenger Conductors for our Los Angeles, CA or outlying points (Palmdale, Oceanside, San Bernardino etc.) facility.Could you be the full-time Passenger Conductors we are looking ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
We are looking for Passenger Conductors for our Los Angeles, CA or outlying points (Palmdale, Oceanside, San Bernardino etc.) facility.Could you be the full-time Passenger Conductors we are looking ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
We are looking for Passenger Conductors for our Los Angeles, CA or outlying points (Palmdale, Oceanside, San Bernardino etc.) facility.Could you be the full-time Passenger Conductors we are looking ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$22.25 - $29/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance • A Conductor must follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule • ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$22.25 - $29/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance • A Conductor must follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule • ...
Ottawa, IL · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY The Engineer/Conductor oversees the train, freight, and crew: operates track switches, couples, and uncouples cars and places cars to facilitate loading and unloading, places cars ...
Ottawa, IL · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY The Engineer/Conductor oversees the train, freight, and crew: operates track switches, couples, and uncouples cars and places cars to facilitate loading and unloading, places cars ...
Harrington, DE · On-site
$21.50 - $28/hr
The Conductor is responsible for coordinating the activities of train crew on freight trains and is responsible for the safe switching of railcars and movements across the network. General Duties:
Harrington, DE · On-site
$21.50 - $28/hr
The Conductor is responsible for coordinating the activities of train crew on freight trains and is responsible for the safe switching of railcars and movements across the network. General Duties:
Santa Rosa, CA · On-site
$40.66 - $47.82/hr
The Conductor is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of SMART trains. Responsible for courteous and professional interaction with passengers, and inspection of fares. This position is a ...
Santa Rosa, CA · On-site
$40.66 - $47.82/hr
The Conductor is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of SMART trains. Responsible for courteous and professional interaction with passengers, and inspection of fares. This position is a ...
Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site
$39.86 - $44.42/hr
Paid training will commence in New Smyrna Beach, Florida for three (3) weeks; thereafter, new hire Conductors will return to their home Miami terminal for on-the-job training in all levels of ...
Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site
$39.86 - $44.42/hr
Paid training will commence in New Smyrna Beach, Florida for three (3) weeks; thereafter, new hire Conductors will return to their home Miami terminal for on-the-job training in all levels of ...
Vance, AL · On-site
$19/hr
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PRS Auto is hiring immediately for a Railroad Conductor with NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED to join our team working at the Mercedes Benz Vance, AL Terminal! This will be on the job training as we'll teach ...
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Vance, AL · On-site
$19/hr
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PRS Auto is hiring immediately for a Railroad Conductor with NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED to join our team working at the Mercedes Benz Vance, AL Terminal! This will be on the job training as we'll teach ...
Ottawa, IL · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY The Engineer/Conductor oversees the train, freight, and crew: operates track switches, couples, and uncouples cars and places cars to facilitate loading and unloading, places cars ...
Ottawa, IL · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY The Engineer/Conductor oversees the train, freight, and crew: operates track switches, couples, and uncouples cars and places cars to facilitate loading and unloading, places cars ...
Ottawa, IL · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY The Engineer/Conductor oversees the train, freight, and crew: operates track switches, couples, and uncouples cars and places cars to facilitate loading and unloading, places cars ...
Ottawa, IL · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY The Engineer/Conductor oversees the train, freight, and crew: operates track switches, couples, and uncouples cars and places cars to facilitate loading and unloading, places cars ...
Ennis, TX · On-site
$30K - $45K/yr
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Terminal Switching Services is looking for a Conductor to join our team working at the Union Pacific Dallas, TX Terminal! No experience is required in this entry level position as we'll teach you ...
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Ennis, TX · On-site
$30K - $45K/yr
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Terminal Switching Services is looking for a Conductor to join our team working at the Union Pacific Dallas, TX Terminal! No experience is required in this entry level position as we'll teach you ...
Canton, NC · On-site
Conductor - Canton, NC Job Location: Canton, NC Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain ...
Canton, NC · On-site
Conductor - Canton, NC Job Location: Canton, NC Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain ...
Somerville, MA · On-site
$25.61/hr
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Pet, Home, Auto insurance Conductor in Training The purpose of this position is to provide exceptional customer service, work as part of a team responsible for the safe movement of train passengers ...
Somerville, MA · On-site
$25.61/hr
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Pet, Home, Auto insurance Conductor in Training The purpose of this position is to provide exceptional customer service, work as part of a team responsible for the safe movement of train passengers ...
Plaquemine, LA · On-site
$20/hr
Student Conductor - Plaquemine, Louisiana Job Location: Plaquemine, LA Facility-Plaquemine-70764 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover ...
Plaquemine, LA · On-site
$20/hr
Student Conductor - Plaquemine, Louisiana Job Location: Plaquemine, LA Facility-Plaquemine-70764 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover ...
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Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
290th of 362 rated logistics
Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco.
Here's what you can expect from Watco:
• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities
Starting Hourly Rate: $22.00
The conductor/switchman position will control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars whether in the yard of a railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate the unloading and loading of railcars in a safe and efficient manner to service our customers. The Conductor is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.
• The Conductor must demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
• Reads switching orders from designated person.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of train crews.
• The Conductor receives oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched.
• Notifies engineer of switching orders and, whereby, which cars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, verbal or hand signals.
• Talks to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information.
• Confers with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.
• Gives instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple cars.
• May assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operations.
• The Conductor turns hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well to apply and release handbrakes.
• Observes track to detect obstructions.
• Maintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched.
• May coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower.
• Raises coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars.
• The Conductor throws track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signals Engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals or radio.
• Connects air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force.
• May set warning signals, such as flares, flags, or lanterns at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains.
• Sits or rides in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members.
• May make minor repairs to couplings, and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs.
• Talk to Dispatcher via radio to give or receive switching information.
