Conductor - Hands-on Train Operations & Career Growth

Genesee & Wyoming Main Job Board; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

On the Job Training

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. in the United States is seeking a Conductor to help move freight safely and efficiently. Training will be provided both in the classroom and hands-on, with outdoors work in all weather and opportunities for long-term growth in a dynamic environment.

The role is full-time, with a 24/7 schedule and on-the-job training, plus benefits. Pay starts at $34.41/hr during training and rises to $38.23/hr once qualified, reflecting unionized compensation practices in a heavy transport

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Situational awareness

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. in the United States is seeking a Conductor to help move freight safely and efficiently. Training will be provided both in the classroom and hands-on, with outdoors work in all weather and opportunities for long-term growth in a dynamic environment.

The role is full-time, with a 24/7 schedule and on-the-job training, plus benefits. Pay starts at $34.41/hr during training and rises to $38.23/hr once qualified, reflecting unionized compensation practices in a heavy transport