Train Conductor

Jobtailor; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced railroad operator to build and inspect trains, operate remote control locomotives, and ensure safe operation. You’ll handle coupling, drawbar alignment, hand brakes, and occasional railcar riding, while coordinating with crews and yard controllers.

Candidates must meet FRA safety standards, have a valid driver’s license, be legally authorized to work in the U.S., and be able to report within 90 minutes.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• FRA drug and alcohol screening clearance required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Clean driving record in the past 36 months with no alcohol/drug related suspensions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• 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 operating remote control locomotives and performing safety inspections on trains and railcars. Maintains compliance with FRA regulations and effectively communicates with team members and dispatchers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Remote Control Locomotive Operation
• FRA Compliance
• Heavy Equipment Experience
• Effective Communication
• Safety Regulation Adherence

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Train Inspection
• Railcar Coupling
• Hand Brake Application
• Documentation Maintenance
• Weather Condition Adaptability

Soft Skills

• Team Communication
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• FRA Drug and Alcohol Screening

Industry Keywords

• Railroad Safety Regulations
• Non-Traditional Shifts
• Physically Demanding Roles