Train Conductor

Jobtailor; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Muscle Shoals, AL seeks a dedicated Remote Control Locomotive Operator to safely operate locomotives, couple railcars, and ensure FRA compliance.

You will work outdoors in varied weather, communicate with crews, and maintain precise safety documentation as part of a collaborative rail team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; transportation reliable.
• Pass FRA drug and alcohol screening prior to employment.
• Experience working outdoors in varied weather conditions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.
• Operate remote control locomotives and perform coupling, drawbar alignment, and hand brake tasks.
• Communicate effectively with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with FRA safety regulations.

Skills

Remote Control Locomotive Operation

FRA Compliance

Effective Communication

Documentation Maintenance

Outdoor Work Experience

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Train Inspection

Railcar Coupling

Hand Brake Application

Drawbar Alignment

Job description

• 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.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
• Clean driving record in the past 36 months.
• 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 is preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating remote control locomotives and ensuring compliance with FRA safety regulations while effectively communicating with team members and maintaining accurate documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Remote Control Locomotive Operation
• FRA Compliance
• Effective Communication
• Documentation Maintenance
• Outdoor Work Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Train Inspection
• Railcar Coupling
• Hand Brake Application
• Drawbar Alignment

Soft Skills

• Team Communication
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• FRA Regulations
• Safety Regulations
• Outdoor Work Conditions