Conductor

Our client is a leading freight rail services and transportation company. They employ nearly 1,000 employees in more than 100 locations in 33 states and operate the largest railcar services network in the industry, encompassing 18 large railcar repair facilities and more than 75 field services locations in addition to a rail services division that operates three short line railroads and a dozen contract switching and transloading sites.

A Conductor/Engineer is responsible for the sale operation and movement of locomotives and railcars and other railroad equipment in full compliance with all FRA, AAR and company rules and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

§ Conducts the movement of rail cars and train movements.

§ Operates track switches

§ Reads and understands the operating rules, train orders, safety instructions and other written or printed material

§ Prepares required daily reports

§ Inspects the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary

§ Coupling air and electrical connections between locomotives when making up trains

§ Any other duties as assigned such as special projects

Qualifications

§ High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred, but not required

§ 2 years of experience in railroad related work, if available. Will train.

§ Thorough knowledge of AAR Office & Field Manual rules along with FRA rules

§ Understanding oral communications

§ Must be able to recognize colors

§ Understanding printed/written information

§ Making oneself understood orally

§ Judging speed and/or distance of moving objects/parts

§ Understanding visual displays

§ Taking actions and/or making decisions affecting security and well-being of others

§ Climbing and balancing

§ Recalling information required from work activity

§ Judging condition or status of objects/parts

§ Exercising physical strength and endurance (able to lift 50 pounds)

§ Must be able to pass a DOT physical, breath alcohol and drug screening, and a criminal background check