Train Conductor

Jobtailor; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Buffalo, NY is seeking reliable applicants for hands-on railroad roles. You will build and inspect trains, operate remote locomotives, couple cars, align drawbars, apply hand brakes, and ride railcars in various weather conditions.

The role requires safety‑conscious individuals who can communicate with crews and dispatchers, maintain documentation, and pass FRA drug and alcohol tests. Availability for long shifts, on‑call duties, and legal work authorization is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles is preferred.
• Experience with non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts is preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.
• Operate remote control locomotives and perform tasks such as coupling, aligning drawbars, applying hand brakes, and riding railcars.
• Communicate effectively with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with FRA and company safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Outdoor work

Heavy equipment experience

Shift work

Valid driver's license

US work authorization

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.
• Operate remote control locomotives and perform tasks such as coupling, aligning drawbars, applying hand brakes, and riding railcars.
• Communicate effectively with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all FRA and company safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Ability to report to work within 90 minutes.
• Clean driving record in the past 36 months, without any suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver's license resulting from a drug or alcohol‑related incident.
• Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol‑related driving incident.
• Must not have refused to undergo a drug or alcohol test related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Must pass pre‑employment Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions (preferred).
• Experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles (preferred).
• Experience working non‑traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts (preferred).