Conductor / Engineer

North American Rail Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Rail Solutions seeks a Railroad Engineer Conductor to join a small team focused on terminal operations in Houston. The role involves coordinating daily duties, operating locomotives, and ensuring rail car movements meet safety standards and regulations.

Candidates should have conductor/engineer experience and strong communication skills. Applicants must pass required training, read complex safety manuals, and be able to work independently while handling emergency situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated Conductor/Engineer experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules and government regulations.
• Must pass training and required testing.
• Ability to act quickly in emergencies and work independently.
• Valid driver's license with no suspensions in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Terminal Manager for daily duties and rail car movements.
• Perform pre-job and daily inspections of couplings and air hoses for safety defects.
• Operate locomotive or track mobile to shift rail cars.
• Move rail cars safely and efficiently per railroad rules to load/unload.
• Conduct basic facility maintenance such as checking and refilling fluids.
• Fulfill other duties as required by business needs.

Skills

Railroad experience

Strong communication

Safety rule reading

Emergency response

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

North American Rail Solutions (NARS) is seeking individuals to join our team as a Railroad Engineer Conductor. In this role you will be working within a small team to carry out the daily activities for railroad terminal operations in accordance with the company, FRA, and OSHA requirements. Successful candidates are experienced railroaders and skilled at operating various heavy‑duty machinery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Terminal Manager for daily duties engaged with shifting of rail cars
• Perform required pre-job and/or daily inspections including couplings and air‑hoses to ensure that they are securely fastened, railcars for safety defects, equipment defects or leaks, locomotives for safe operations.
• Operate locomotive or track mobile shifting rail cars
• Conduct the safe and efficient movement of rail cars in accordance with railroad rules and regulations to load and unload
• Perform basic maintenance within the facility including checking fluids, refilling fluids, etc.
• Other duties as required by business needs or as assigned

Job Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated Conductor/Engineer experience
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to read and comprehend written safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and other work‑related information
• Must be able to pass training and required testing
• Able to think and act quickly in responding to emergency and non‑emergency situations
• Ability to work independently and drive results to accomplish customer requirements
• Valid Driver’s License with no license suspensions within the last 3 years

Physical Requirements

• Able to work outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions, able to walk several miles per day, able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, and able to climb/stoop/crawl
• Must be able to work on elevated surfaces
• Ability to consistently work with hands, fine finger manipulation, twisting and turning at the wrists, using hand and/or power tools.

Thank you for your interest in this position and for taking the time to apply. We appreciate your patience as we review all applications. While we will provide updates as soon as they are available, please note that we may not be able to respond to all applicants individually.