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 • ...
Binghamton, NY · On-site
$84K/yr
Binghamton, NY Train Conductor At Norfolk Southern, we believe that our people power progress. Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values--Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and ...
Binghamton, NY · On-site
$84K/yr
Binghamton, NY Train Conductor At Norfolk Southern, we believe that our people power progress. Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values--Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$30K - $45K/yr
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
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 ...
Lakeville, NY · On-site
Conductor Join the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Team as a Conductor. The Railroad has been serving our freight customers with pride and distinction since 1965. We are looking for someone for ...
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Lakeville, NY · On-site
Conductor Join the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Team as a Conductor. The Railroad has been serving our freight customers with pride and distinction since 1965. We are looking for someone for ...
Waterloo, IA · On-site
$20.75 - $27.25/hr
Train Conductor At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As ...
Waterloo, IA · On-site
$20.75 - $27.25/hr
Train Conductor At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As ...
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$39.86 - $44.42/hr
Paid classroom training for three (3) weeks; thereafter, new hire Conductors will continue on-the-job training in all levels of Conductor service (Yard, Local, Through Freight). Starting pay is $29 ...
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$39.86 - $44.42/hr
Paid classroom training for three (3) weeks; thereafter, new hire Conductors will continue on-the-job training in all levels of Conductor service (Yard, Local, Through Freight). Starting pay is $29 ...
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 ...
Decatur, IL · On-site
$21.75 - $28.50/hr
Decatur, IL Train Conductor Apply now Date: Mar 11, 2026 Location: Decatur, IL, US, 62521 Decatur, IL, US, 62521 Normal, IL, US, 61761 Normal, IL, US, 61761 Springfield, IL, US, 62703 Springfield, IL ...
Decatur, IL · On-site
$21.75 - $28.50/hr
Decatur, IL Train Conductor Apply now Date: Mar 11, 2026 Location: Decatur, IL, US, 62521 Decatur, IL, US, 62521 Normal, IL, US, 61761 Normal, IL, US, 61761 Springfield, IL, US, 62703 Springfield, IL ...
Oneonta, NY · On-site
$84K/yr
Binghamton, NY Train Conductor At Norfolk Southern, we believe that our people power progress. Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values--Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and ...
Oneonta, NY · On-site
$84K/yr
Binghamton, NY Train Conductor At Norfolk Southern, we believe that our people power progress. Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values--Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and ...
Baton Rouge, LA · On-site
$21.50 - $28.25/hr
Train Conductor At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As ...
Baton Rouge, LA · On-site
$21.50 - $28.25/hr
Train Conductor At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As ...
Fort Dodge, IA · On-site
$21.75 - $28.50/hr
Train Conductor At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As ...
Fort Dodge, IA · On-site
$21.75 - $28.50/hr
Train Conductor At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As ...
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 ...
Savannah, GA · On-site
$21 - $27.50/hr
Savannah, GA Train Conductor Apply now Date: May 10, 2026 Location: Savannah, GA, US, 31408 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Company: Norfolk Southern Corp. Description At ...
Savannah, GA · On-site
$21 - $27.50/hr
Savannah, GA Train Conductor Apply now Date: May 10, 2026 Location: Savannah, GA, US, 31408 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Company: Norfolk Southern Corp. Description At ...
Please read entire posting before applying to this position. A Freight Conductor's primary responsibility is to safely coordinate train crews on a freight train, place rail cars to facilitate loading ...
Please read entire posting before applying to this position. A Freight Conductor's primary responsibility is to safely coordinate train crews on a freight train, place rail cars to facilitate loading ...
Bellevue, OH · On-site
$21 - $27.50/hr
Bellevue, OH Train Conductor Apply now Date: Jun 24, 2026 Location: Bellevue, OH, US, 44811 Bellevue, OH, US, 44811 Bellevue, OH, US, 44811 Bellevue, OH, US, 44811 #job-location.job-location-inline ...
Bellevue, OH · On-site
$21 - $27.50/hr
Bellevue, OH Train Conductor Apply now Date: Jun 24, 2026 Location: Bellevue, OH, US, 44811 Bellevue, OH, US, 44811 Bellevue, OH, US, 44811 Bellevue, OH, US, 44811 #job-location.job-location-inline ...
Amsterdam, OH · On-site
$19.25 - $25.25/hr
Conduct railcar and train movements; signal crew members for movement of the engine or train using lantern, hand Conductor, Transportation
Amsterdam, OH · On-site
$19.25 - $25.25/hr
Conduct railcar and train movements; signal crew members for movement of the engine or train using lantern, hand Conductor, Transportation
Peru, IN · On-site
$20.75 - $27.25/hr
Peru, IN Train Conductor Apply now Date: May 2, 2026 Location: Peru, IN, US, 46970 Peru, IN, US, 46970 Peru, IN, US, 46970 Peru, IN, US, 46970 Peru, IN, US, 46970 Peru, IN, US, 46970 #job-location ...
Peru, IN · On-site
$20.75 - $27.25/hr
Peru, IN Train Conductor Apply now Date: May 2, 2026 Location: Peru, IN, US, 46970 Peru, IN, US, 46970 Peru, IN, US, 46970 Peru, IN, US, 46970 Peru, IN, US, 46970 Peru, IN, US, 46970 #job-location ...
Hagerstown, MD · On-site
$22.25 - $29.25/hr
Hagerstown, MD Train Conductor Apply now Date: Apr 7, 2026 Location: Hagerstown, MD, US, 21740 Hagerstown, MD, US, 21740 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Company: Norfolk ...
Hagerstown, MD · On-site
$22.25 - $29.25/hr
Hagerstown, MD Train Conductor Apply now Date: Apr 7, 2026 Location: Hagerstown, MD, US, 21740 Hagerstown, MD, US, 21740 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Company: Norfolk ...
Please read entire posting before applying to this position. A Freight Conductor's primary responsibility is to safely coordinate train crews on a freight train, place rail cars to facilitate loading ...
Please read entire posting before applying to this position. A Freight Conductor's primary responsibility is to safely coordinate train crews on a freight train, place rail cars to facilitate loading ...
Bay City, MI · On-site
$36.59/hr
Conductors operate track switches, couples and uncouples cars, and performs other duties associated with the movement of trains, cars, and engines in rail yards and on the main railroad. He or she ...
Bay City, MI · On-site
$36.59/hr
Conductors operate track switches, couples and uncouples cars, and performs other duties associated with the movement of trains, cars, and engines in rail yards and on the main railroad. He or she ...
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Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
248th of 352 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 on 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
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. This position 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.
• Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
• A Conductor must 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
• The Conductor 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.
• Turns hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well to apply and release handbrakes
• Observes track to detect obstructions
• The Conductor 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
• 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
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.
