Freight Conductor: Hands-On Train Crew Leader

Riceboro Southern Railway LLC; Riceboro (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

On the Job Training

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending & Health Savings on

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Riceboro Southern Railway, LLC is hiring a Conductor in Riceboro, GA. The role involves moving freight safely, with classroom and hands-on training, outdoors in all weather, and opportunities for long-term growth in a dynamic environment.

You will comply with regulations, coordinate with trainers, and communicate using signals or radio to move trains or railcars. A physically active job with regular shifts and on-call duties is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related or relevant work experience is a plus.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment is a plus.
• Possess situational awareness and decision-making abilities in safety sensitive environments.

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.
• Inspect the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary for safety compliance.
• Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars.
• Utilize basic computer skills proficiently for electronic reporting and train documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Situational awareness

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Riceboro Southern Railway, LLC is hiring a Conductor in Riceboro, GA. The role involves moving freight safely, with classroom and hands-on training, outdoors in all weather, and opportunities for long-term growth in a dynamic environment.

You will comply with regulations, coordinate with trainers, and communicate using signals or radio to move trains or railcars. A physically active job with regular shifts and on-call duties is expected.