Conductor at NH Northcoast Railroad

Apply to this position by emailing your resume to: View email address on click.appcast.io Job Summary A conductor's primary responsibility is to safely coordinate train crews on a freight train, place rail cars to facilitate loading and unloading, and makeup/breakdown trains in a rail yard, customer facility or similar locations. Primary Activities and Responsibilities * Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad and safety rules and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations * Be able to safely perform all job responsibilities * Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures * Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone * Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists * Assist with the coupling and uncoupling of cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses * Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars; delivers excellent customer service by identifying customer needs and meeting or exceeding expectations * Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety * Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems * Review instructions from dispatchers and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer * Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager Basic Competencies * Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications) * Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions) * Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills) Job Requirements * Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries * Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots * Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work * Work hours are based on seniority, new hires primarily work nights, weekends, and holidays * Must be able to safely report to work within two hours of being notified to report in * Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations * Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol * Must pass all required assessments * Must pass a background screening * Strict disciplinary policy regarding inability to report to work within proper time frame * Advancement to engineer position. Must have minimum one year conductor experience. * Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test Brett AronNovember 4, 2025