Conductor

Utah Railway Company•Midvale, UT

17d

About The Position

As a Conductor, you will help move freight safely and efficiently to customers. The role includes classroom and hands-on training and involves outdoor work in all weather conditions. It is physically active and offers opportunities for growth and advancement. Conductors work a varying schedule in a 24/7 environment, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work as needed. Shifts may last up to 12 hours, and the position is full-time, with 40 or more hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety-sensitive environment.
Must meet vision requirements, including color vision.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist and carry it short distances.
Able to squat, bend, and lift overhead.
Good balance and coordination.
Must complete a pre-employment physical and hearing and vision medical review.
Subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment drug screening.
Subject to background screening, including criminal and motor vehicle driving history.
Must live within 50 miles of the assigned location or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of related or relevant work experience.
Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment.

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 team members using oral and written communication, 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 trains or rail yards to support train operations.
Apply or release hand brakes on railcars multiple times a day to control movement.
Read and understand rule books and other written or printed materials.
Inspect trains and equipment, both in motion and stationary, for safety compliance.
Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars.
Use basic computer skills for electronic reporting and train documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage.
Life insurance.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital, identity theft, and life insurance coverages.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account plans.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) retirement plan.
On-the-job training.
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive pay.
Paid training.