Train Conductor

Jobtailor; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced freight train conductor to ensure the safe and efficient movement of freight trains, couple railcars, and deliver railcars to customers. You will help transport trains across long distances and maintain electronic documentation and inspections.

Ideal candidates are comfortable working outdoors in varied weather, hold a valid driver's license, and can pass FRA drug and alcohol screening. Availability for non-traditional shifts is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to report to work within 90 minutes.
• Clean driving record in past 36 months (no drug/alcohol related suspensions).
• FRA drug and alcohol screening clearance required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate freight trains and ensure safe movement of railcars.
• Couple railcars to build trains.
• Deliver railcars to customers per schedule.
• Transport trains over long distances as required.
• Maintain electronic documentation and inspections.

Skills

Train Coupling

Freight Transportation

Incident Reporting

Safety Procedure

Documentation Maintenance

Job description

• 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.


• Trained to troubleshoot train issues, report incidents, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.


• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all FRA and company safety regulations.

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.


• Preferred: 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in safely operating freight trains, managing electronic documentation, and ensuring compliance with FRA safety regulations. Capable of troubleshooting train issues and maintaining accurate records while working in various weather conditions and non-traditional shifts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• FRA Compliance


• Train Operation


• Electronic Documentation Management


• Troubleshooting Skills


• Heavy Equipment Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Train Coupling


• Freight Transportation


• Incident Reporting


• Safety Procedure Compliance


• Documentation Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Freight Trains


• Railcars


• Federal Railroad Administration


• Drug and Alcohol Screening


• Outdoor Work Experience