Train Conductor - Blue Island, IL

Iowa Interstate Railroad•Blue Island, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Train Conductor with a start date of September 14, 2026. The role involves providing and receiving communication regarding railway car movement and placement, observing and relaying signals, operating track switches, inspecting train and equipment, and preparing necessary forms and reports. The conductor must remain alert to unusual conditions and demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's purpose and values. This role requires performing duties and working hours as scheduled, including irregular hours, overtime, holidays, nights, weekends, and may involve extended time away from home.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Must pass all rules exams as given throughout training period.
Must possess a current valid driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s commercial auto policy.
Ability to certify as Locomotive Engineer.
Ability to follow company safety procedures, using common sense, and maintaining an overall level of safety awareness when operating in work environment.
Ability to make effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergencies.
Ability to understand and provide written, oral, and electronic communications.
Ability to recognize sounds and changes in sounds (e.g., whistles, bells, equipment malfunction noises).
Ability to recognize and distinguish colors displayed by signals, signs, etc.
Ability to judge speed and distance of moving objects/parts.
Ability to recall information (e.g., signal and track locations, configurations, etc.).
Flexibility to accept change and react willingly, appropriately and in a timely manner.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, management, and customers (internal and external).
Ability to effectively and professionally use radio to communicate with other crews, railroads and dispatchers.
Frequent (34-66%) lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds, climbing and balancing skills, eye-hand coordination as well as ability to grasp.
Occasional (10-33%) lifting up to 75 pounds on a rare basis.
Must possess at least 20/40 distance visual acuity in each eye with or without glasses.
Peripheral vision: For each eye, 70 degrees or better in the horizontal meridian; 120 degrees or better in the aggregate.
Has the ability to distinguish color per CFR rule 242.117 by passing either a Pseudoisochromatic Plate Test or Multifunction Vision Tester.
An average hearing threshold (in the better ear) of 40 decibels at 500 HZ, 1000 HZ and 2000 HZ, aided or unaided per CFR rule 240.121.

Responsibilities

Provides and receives various forms of oral, printed, and electronic communication regarding railway car movement and placement.
Observes, interprets, and relays signals related to train and engine movement.
Operates track switches and derails to change engine and car routes.
Inspects train and equipment condition.
Operates various devices, such as an uncoupling lever, to detach and connect cars; applies handbrakes; climbs ladders.
Prepares necessary forms and reports.
Remains prepared and consistently alert to unusual conditions or circumstances.
Demonstrates behavior consistent with Iowa Interstate Railroad Purpose and Values.
Responsible for performing duties and working hours as scheduled, including irregular hours (working and meal breaks), overtime, holidays, nights, weekends and may require extended time away from home as necessary.