Conductor

HARBOR RAIL SERVICES•Brackettville, TX

9d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Conductor is responsible for train operation and movement and supports the safe, on-time, and on-plan movement of freight trains for Union Pacific Railroad. Duties include organizing freight cars, coupling and uncoupling cars, applying and releasing hand brakes, operating locomotive equipment (including remote-control devices), and performing hostler operations between shop locations, service tracks, and switching areas. The role requires following railroad safety precautions, reading and applying regulations and instructions, inspecting equipment, monitoring and relaying signals, troubleshooting issues, and communicating with coworkers and train dispatchers by radio. This position involves frequent physical activity, including climbing railcars and ladders, walking on uneven terrain, maintaining balance on moving equipment, and lifting or carrying materials. Work is primarily outdoors in varied conditions, with exposure to noise, dust, paint fumes, and lubricants. Travel to multiple locations, including out of town, may be required. The employee must be available on call at any hour and may need to work weekends and overtime. This is a full-time, in-person role in Brackettville, Texas, with a schedule that may change as required and includes availability for a 12-hour shift from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and communicate English fluently and professionally.
Ability to communicate and present information effectively to employees, contractors, vendors, partners, owners, and other company divisions.
Basic analytical and quantitative skills, including solving basic mathematical problems.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must meet the physical requirements of the position and be able to take direction.
Ability to perform frequent lifting and carrying; items weighing more than 50 pounds may require assistance and appropriate safety equipment.
Ability to see and distinguish common railroad signaling colors (red, green, yellow, and blue), observe visual signals and written materials, and see clearly at distance.
Ability to hear clearly and receive verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate verbally as needed for work.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license, maintained at all times.
Willingness to take calls and report to work at any hour of the day or night.
Willingness to travel out of town and to multiple locations as required.
Availability for a changing weekly schedule, weekends as needed, and overtime as needed.
Ability to work outdoors in all conditions and tolerate exposure to paint fumes, lubricants, dust, and loud noises.

Responsibilities

Operate and move trains safely.
Couple air hoses, uncouple cars, apply and release hand brakes, and perform related switching tasks.
Ride railcars and climb onto equipment while maintaining balance and three-point contact as required.
Remove, replace, and carry knuckles and align drawbars.
Follow safety precautions and read and comprehend regulations and instructions.
Prepare written documentation and materials.
Inspect equipment and machines, monitor their operation, and make adjustments as needed.
Monitor, interpret, and relay signals and placards; observe gauges and environmental conditions and take appropriate action.
Analyze and troubleshoot problems to identify solutions or alternatives.
Communicate clearly with coworkers and train dispatchers via radio.
Perform basic keyboarding.
Operate locomotive equipment, including remote-control devices.
Perform hostler operations by moving locomotives between shop locations, service tracks, and switching areas.
Support the safe, on-time, and on-plan movement of freight trains for Union Pacific Railroad.
Work with others and take direction.