Freight Conductor - Florence, SC

About the position

The Freight Conductor is responsible for safely coordinating train crews, managing the placement of rail cars for loading and unloading, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role involves working in various environments, including rail yards and customer facilities, and requires effective communication and customer service skills. New hires are eligible for retention bonuses and must complete a rigorous training program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad and safety rules, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, railroad signals, and train orders.
• Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures.
• Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
• Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.
• Assist with the coupling and uncoupling of cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars.
• Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars, delivering excellent customer service.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
• Operate locomotive equipment using remote control device.
• Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.
• Review instructions from yardmasters, dispatchers, and other transportation employees.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• One year of related experience.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend all instructions including operating rules, bulletins, regulatory documents, and other written communications.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• One or more years of outside work experience, e.g. construction, heavy equipment operations, farming, etc.
• Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment.

Benefits

• Retention bonuses after 1 and 2 years of service.
• Paid training at the Atlanta Training Center.
• Hotel accommodation during training.
• Meal allowance during training.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to training.