Train Conductor

Jobtailor; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kentucky is seeking an experienced rail conductor to safely move freight trains, build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation. You will operate remote control locomotives and perform coupling, drawbar alignment, hand brakes, and ride railcars as needed.

The role requires staying compliant with FRA regulations, strong communication with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers, and maintaining precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
• Must pass pre-employment FRA drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience outdoors in varying weather (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Move freight trains safely and efficiently.
• Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment.
• Operate remote control locomotives and perform coupling, drawbar alignment, hand brakes, and railcar riding tasks.
• Communicate with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with FRA safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Freight Train Operation

Remote Control Locomotive Operation

FRA Compliance

Effective Communication

Heavy Equipment Experience

Tools

Train Inspection

Railcar Coupling

Hand Brake Application

Drawbar Alignment

Documentation Maintenance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains.
• 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 safely operating freight trains and remote control locomotives while adhering to FRA regulations. Capable of effective communication with team members and maintaining accurate documentation in a physically demanding environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Freight Train Operation
• Remote Control Locomotive Operation
• FRA Compliance
• Effective Communication
• Heavy Equipment Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

• Team Communication
• Adaptability to Weather Conditions

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• FRA Regulations
• Safety Compliance
• On Call Shifts
• Physically Demanding Roles