Wolfforth, TX · On-site
$22.20/hr
The Conductor 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 ...
Wolfforth, TX · On-site
$22.20/hr
The Conductor 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 ...
Wolfforth, TX · On-site
$22.20/hr
Conductor - Wolfforth, TX Job Location: Wolfforth, TX Depot-Wolfforth-79382 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep ...
Wolfforth, TX · On-site
$22.20/hr
Conductor - Wolfforth, TX Job Location: Wolfforth, TX Depot-Wolfforth-79382 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep ...
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
Experienced Conductor - Rail Operations Location: Beaumont, TX Starting Pay: $23-$25/hour (commensurate with experience), with room to grow! Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends ...
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Beaumont, TX · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
Experienced Conductor - Rail Operations Location: Beaumont, TX Starting Pay: $23-$25/hour (commensurate with experience), with room to grow! Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends ...
Monahans, TX · On-site
$20.50 - $27/hr
Conductor - Monahans, TX Job Location: Monahans, TX Depot-Monahans-79756 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the ...
Monahans, TX · On-site
$20.50 - $27/hr
Conductor - Monahans, TX Job Location: Monahans, TX Depot-Monahans-79756 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the ...
This Student Conductor description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of ...
This Student Conductor description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$17 - $18/hr
PRS Auto is hiring immediately for a Railroad Conductor & Engineer to join our team at the Union Pacific Houston, TX Auto Terminal! PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. We are looking for ambitious, capable ...
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The Woodlands, TX · On-site
$17 - $18/hr
PRS Auto is hiring immediately for a Railroad Conductor & Engineer to join our team at the Union Pacific Houston, TX Auto Terminal! PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. We are looking for ambitious, capable ...
Ennis, 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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Ennis, 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 ...
This Student Conductor description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of ...
This Student Conductor description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of ...
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 ...
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 ...
Borger, TX · 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 ...
Borger, TX · 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$22.25 - $29.25/hr
Overview Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Conductor in Austin, TX to join our team. Duties and Responsibilities: *This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$22.25 - $29.25/hr
Overview Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Conductor in Austin, TX to join our team. Duties and Responsibilities: *This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this ...
$22.25 - $29.25/hr
Overview Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Conductor in Austin, TX to join our team. Duties and Responsibilities: *This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this ...
$22.25 - $29.25/hr
Overview Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Conductor in Austin, TX to join our team. Duties and Responsibilities: *This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this ...
Los conductores de reparto deben ser organizados, eficientes y profesionales en todo momento, al tiempo que garantizan que las entregas se realicen con precisión y a tiempo. Lo que harás:
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Los conductores de reparto deben ser organizados, eficientes y profesionales en todo momento, al tiempo que garantizan que las entregas se realicen con precisión y a tiempo. Lo que harás:
Freeport, TX · On-site
$20/hr
Student Conductor - Freeport, TX Job Location: Freeport, TX Facility-77541 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep ...
Freeport, TX · On-site
$20/hr
Student Conductor - Freeport, TX Job Location: Freeport, TX Facility-77541 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep ...
This 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.
This 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.
Los conductores de reparto deben ser organizados, eficientes y profesionales en todo momento, al tiempo que garantizan que las entregas se realicen con precisión y a tiempo. Lo que harás:
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Los conductores de reparto deben ser organizados, eficientes y profesionales en todo momento, al tiempo que garantizan que las entregas se realicen con precisión y a tiempo. Lo que harás:
Monahans, TX · On-site
This 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.
Monahans, TX · On-site
This 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.
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Train, or railroad, conductors oversee all train operations, cargo, and crew. They inspect the train to make sure it functions correctly and complies with all regulations. In addition to operating the train and making sure it reaches its final destination, they must maintain communication with railroad crew members and stations by radio and/or telephone.
| Aspect | Conductor | Train Dispatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Railroad Certification, Safety Training | Railroad Operations Certification, Safety Training |
| Work Environment | Onboard trains, stations, yards | Dispatch offices, control centers |
| Primary Responsibilities | Passenger safety, ticketing, train operations | Coordinating train movements, scheduling |
| Industry Usage | Railroads, transit agencies | Railroads, freight companies |
While both Conductor and Train Dispatcher work within the railroad industry, conductors focus on onboard operations, passenger safety, and ticketing, whereas train dispatchers coordinate train movements and schedules from control centers. Both roles require safety certifications and are essential for smooth rail operations, but they differ in work environment and daily responsibilities.
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Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
252nd of 359 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
Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $22.20
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 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.
• A Conductor 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
• A Conductor reads switching orders from designated person
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of train crews
• 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
• A 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.
