Train Conductor

Jobtailor; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking conductors to safely move freight trains, couple railcars, and deliver railcars to customers. You will operate remote control locomotives, inspect equipment, and handle electronic documentation while following FRA and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include reporting incidents, troubleshooting train issues, and maintaining compliant records. This role requires outdoor work, flexibility for long shifts, and strong communication with dispatchers and crews.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains.
• This includes building trains by coupling railcars, delivering railcars to customers, transporting trains across long distances, and managing electronic documentation and inspections.
• You’ll be trained to troubleshoot train issues, report incidents, and ensure 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

Freight Train Operation

Railcar Coupling

FRA Compliance

Remote Control Locomotive Operation

Safety Procedure Compliance

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Electronic Documentation Systems

Job description

• Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains.
• This includes building trains by coupling railcars, delivering railcars to customers, transporting trains across long distances, and managing electronic documentation and inspections.
• You’ll be trained to troubleshoot train issues, report incidents, and ensure 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, 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).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in safely operating and managing freight trains, including coupling railcars, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with FRA safety regulations. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with crews and dispatchers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Freight Train Operation
• Railcar Coupling
• FRA Compliance
• Remote Control Locomotive Operation
• Heavy Equipment Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Train Inspection
• Electronic Documentation Management
• Troubleshooting Train Issues
• Safety Procedure Compliance
• Hand Brake Application

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Freight Transportation
• Railroad Operations
• Safety Regulations
• Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Outdoor Work Experience