Conductor

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.•Plainfield, CT

93d

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, daily challenges, and physically active duties, with opportunities for growth and advancement in a complex and dynamic environment. The position is full-time, with a varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment. Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed, and shifts may be up to 12 hours. The role requires walking long distances across uneven surfaces, climbing ladders and equipment, lifting and carrying loads up to 75 pounds, and maintaining balance and coordination. Applicants must meet vision requirements, including color vision. Pay is $43.70 while training and $46.82 once qualified. The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience), a valid driver’s license, and applicants must be at least 18 years old. Employment is subject to 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. Employees must live within 50 miles of the assigned location or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is not offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
Valid driver’s license.
At least 18 years of age.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety-sensitive environment.
Meet vision requirements, including color vision.
Pass pre-employment physical, 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.
Live within 50 miles of the assigned location or be willing to relocate.
2+ years of related or relevant work experience is a plus.
Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment is a plus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable federal, state, and other 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 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 train and equipment conditions while moving and while 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.
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.
Competitive pay.
Paid training.