Train Conductor

Jobtailor; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States, Pennsylvania seeks an experienced operator for remote control locomotives with a focus on safety and FRA compliance. You will inspect trains, couple railcars, and communicate with crews while maintaining thorough documentation.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license, ability to report within 90 minutes, and a clean driving record. Prior heavy equipment experience and outdoor work are preferred. This role is on-site and safety‑driven.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with 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 with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles (preferred).
• Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles (preferred).
• Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions (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 Maintenance
• Coupling and Aligning Drawbars
• Applying Hand Brakes
• Documentation Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Team Communication
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• FRA Regulations
• Safety Regulations
• Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Outdoor Work Experience