Conductor/Switchman
About The Position
This position plays a key role in safely operating rail equipment to ensure operational efficiency. The role involves hands-on and classroom training to build a strong foundation for a long-term career. You will work outdoors in all weather conditions, tackling new challenges each day while ensuring customer needs are met. This is a physically active position with opportunities for growth and advancement in a complex and dynamic environment. The role involves planning and coordinating safe, efficient train movements, including the makeup of outbound trains and switching of inbound trains. Communication with crews, dispatchers, customers, and managers is essential to ensure on-time scheduled train departures/arrivals in and out of the Intermodal facility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
- Valid driver’s license
- At least eighteen years of age
- Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review
- May be subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screening
- Background screening including criminal and motor vehicle driving history
- Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate.
Nice To Haves
- Outdoor Work Experience Ideal
- Rail Yard Experience a plus!
- 2+ years of related or relevant work experience is a plus
- Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment is a plus
- Background in transportation, logistics or intermodal is a plus
Responsibilities
- Comply with all federal, state, and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations
- Follow instructions when working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisor
- Communicate with customers and team members using oral, written, hand signals, lantern signals or radio instructions to coordinate train or railcar movement
- Operate track switches to determine the route of the train or rail equipment
- Evaluate, plan, and complete all assigned work safely and efficiently
- Climb on and off equipment and walk the length of the train or rail yard to support train operations
- Apply or release hand brakes on railcars multiple times a day to control movement
- Read and understand the rule books and other written or printed material
- Inspect the condition of railcars in movement and while stationary
- Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars
- Utilize basic computer skills proficiently for electronic reporting and train documentation
- Ensure that trains are properly made up and dispatched at the appointed times
- Coordinate train movement and conditions affecting movements such as weather conditions, train crew availability, engine and equipment availability, track bulletins, general orders, and timetables
- Perform various administrative duties related to customers system, documentation of train movements, proper paperwork, email and teams’ correspondence
- Assist in all activities that support the operation of crew management to ensure that train job positions are filled to operate the railroad in a safe and efficient manner and that customer needs are met
- Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth
- Life Insurance
- Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- On the Job Training
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
