Train Conductor

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Freight Conductor to oversee the safe and efficient movement of freight trains. You will build trains by coupling railcars and deliver them to customers across routes, ensuring on-time performance and adherence to safety rules.

The role requires readiness to report to work within 90 minutes, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and the ability to operate under FRA drug and alcohol standards. Strong documentation and problem-solving skills are essential.

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.
• Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident.
• Must pass pre-employment FRA drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Clean Driving Record

FRA Drug And Alcohol Screening

Safety Compliance

Electronic Documentation Management

Job description

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

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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in the safe and efficient movement of freight trains, including compliance with safety procedures and effective management of electronic documentation. Possesses strong troubleshooting skills for train issues and a commitment to maintaining a clean driving record.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Valid Driver's License
• Clean Driving Record
• FRA Drug And Alcohol Screening
• Safety Compliance
• Electronic Documentation Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Industry Keywords

• Freight Train Movement
• Railcar Coupling
• Incident Reporting
• Long Distance Transport
• Safety Procedures
• Troubleshooting
• Transportation Management
• Pre-Employment Screening
• Legal Authorization To Work
• Reliable Transportation