Train Conductor

Jobtailor; Conway (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a railroad conductor to safely move freight trains, build and inspect trains, and ensure compliant operations across long hauls.

The role requires strong communication with crews and dispatchers, meticulous documentation, and adherence to FRA safety rules. Physical fitness and willingness to work varied shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform duties outdoors in varying weather.
• Experience with heavy equipment or physically demanding roles preferred.
• Must pass FRA drug and alcohol screening.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains.
• Building trains by coupling railcars.
• Delivering railcars to customers.
• Transporting trains across long distances.
• Managing electronic documentation and inspections.
• Troubleshooting train issues, reporting incidents, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
• 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.

Skills

coupling railcars

troubleshooting train issues

operating remote control locomotives

applying hand brakes

building trains

inspecting trains

managing electronic documentation

performing inspections

transporting trains

reporting incidents

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains.
• Building trains by coupling railcars.
• Delivering railcars to customers.
• Transporting trains across long distances.
• Managing electronic documentation and inspections.
• Troubleshooting train issues, reporting incidents, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
• 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.
• Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident.
• 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.
• Experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles.
• Experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts.

Hard Skills

• coupling railcars
• troubleshooting train issues
• operating remote control locomotives
• applying hand brakes
• building trains
• inspecting trains
• managing electronic documentation
• performing inspections
• transporting trains
• reporting incidents

Soft Skills

• effective communication
• team collaboration
• problem-solving
• attention to detail
• time management

Certifications & Qualifications

• valid driver’s license
• FRA drug and alcohol screening