Conductor/Switchman (Outdoor Experience)

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Conductor/Switchman with an outdoor experience requirement. The role involves operating rail equipment safely to ensure operational efficiency. The company provides hands-on and classroom training to build a strong foundation for a long-term career. The job requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, tackling new challenges, and meeting customer needs. It is a physically active position with opportunities for growth and advancement. The role involves planning and coordinating safe train movements, making up outbound trains, and switching inbound trains, with the potential to advance into a Locomotive Operator role.

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED