Conductor

Genesee & Wyoming Main•Wellsboro, PA

About The Position

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers. At G&W, we live by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence . We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization! Job Summary: As a Conductor, you’ll play a key role in moving freight safely and efficiently to customers. We will provide you with both classroom and hands-on training to set a strong foundation for a long-term career. You’ll work outdoors in all weather conditions, tackling new challenges each day while ensuring we meet our customers’ needs. This is a physically active position with real opportunities for growth and advancement in a complex and dynamic environment.

Requirements

2+ years of related or relevant work experience is a plus
Effective communication skills both written and verbal
Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment is a plus
Possess situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety sensitive environment
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
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. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

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, 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 the train and equipment in movement and while stationary for safety compliance
Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars
Utilize basic computer skills proficiently for electronic reporting and train documentation
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
And more!
Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement