Train Conductor

Jobtailor

Selma (AL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Alabama seeks a dedicated rail operator to build and inspect trains and railcars, ensuring safe operation and FRA compliance. You will operate remote control locomotives, perform coupling, drawbar alignment, hand brake application, and inspect equipment.

You must communicate clearly with crews and dispatchers, maintain accurate records, and be prepared for non-traditional shifts, including on-call and 12+ hour rotations.

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, 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.
  • Experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles.
  • Experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts.

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.

Skills

Remote Control Locomotive Operation
FRA Compliance
Heavy Equipment Experience
Effective Communication
Documentation Maintenance

Education

Valid Driver's License

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.
  • Experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles.
  • Experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts.
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 in a dynamic work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Remote Control Locomotive Operation
  • FRA Compliance
  • Heavy Equipment Experience
  • Effective Communication
  • Documentation Maintenance
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
  • Train Inspection
  • Railcar Coupling
  • Hand Brake Application
  • Drawbar Alignment
  • Outdoor Work Experience
Soft Skills
  • Team Communication
  • Adaptability to Weather Conditions
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
  • FRA Regulations
  • Safety Compliance
  • Non-Traditional Shifts
  • Drug and Alcohol Screening
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