Conductor

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. • Fort Wayne, IN

8h

About The Position

As a Conductor, you will help move freight safely and efficiently to customers. The company provides classroom and hands-on training to establish a foundation for a long-term career. The position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and physical activity in a complex, dynamic environment, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

The role operates in a 24/7 environment with a varying schedule that may include nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call work as needed. Work may involve shifts of up to 12 hours. Employees must live within 50 miles of their assigned location or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is not offered.

Employment is subject to a pre-employment physical, hearing and vision medical review; federally mandated drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment screening; and background screening, including criminal and motor vehicle driving history.

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 ability to respond effectively in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Meet vision requirements, including color vision.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist and carry it short distances.
• Able to walk long distances on uneven surfaces, climb ladders and equipment while maintaining three points of contact, and squat, bend, and lift overhead.
• Good balance and coordination.
• Pass pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review; federally mandated drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment drug screening; and background screening, including criminal and motor vehicle driving history.
• 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 applicable federal, state, and other railroad safety and operational regulations.
• Follow instructions while working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisor.
• Coordinate train or railcar movement with team members using oral and written communication, hand signals, lantern signals, or radio instructions.
• Operate track switches to route trains or rail equipment.
• Evaluate, plan, and complete 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 railcar hand brakes 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

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage.
• Company-paid 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.

What This Job Offers

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