Train Conductor

Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation Operate remote-control locomotives Couple railcars, align drawbars, apply hand brakes, and ride railcars Deliver railcars to customers and transport freight trains across long distances Manage electronic documentation and inspections Communicate with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers Troubleshoot train issues and report incidents Maintain accurate documentation and comply with FRA and company safety regulations Fill in where needed on the extra board until sufficient seniority is earned to bid on a regular assignment 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 specified drug- or alcohol-related license violations Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug- or alcohol-related driving incident Must not have refused a drug or alcohol test related to operating a motor vehicle Must pass pre-employment FRA drug and alcohol screening Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Must be available on-call 24/7 with as little as 90 minutes' notice Must be available for irregular schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and 12+ hour shifts Must join a union within 60 days after completing training Ability to lift and carry up to 85 lbs. Ability to hang from a railcar ladder with three points of contact for 1 minute 15 seconds per side Ability to walk several miles per shift on uneven terrain Must meet FRA medical requirements, including visual acuity, color vision, and hearing standards Must pass all classroom, field, and on-the-job training requirements, including written exams and field evaluations #J-18808-Ljbffr