Conductor/Switchman

Switchman/Engineer Or Utility ConductorPaid on the job training- outdoor work experience ideal - rail yard experience a plus! Must be willing to work overnights and weekends.Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.At G&W, we live by our core values: safety, service, integrity, respect, transparency, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:Medical, dental, vision & telehealthLife insuranceOptional benefit coverages for accident, critical illness, hospital, ID theft & life insuranceFlexible spending & health savings account plansEmployee assistance program401(k) retirement planOn the job trainingPaid time offTuition reimbursementAnd more!* Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreementExplore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!Job Summary:As a switchman/engineer or utility conductor, you'll play a key role in safely operating rail equipment to ensure operational efficiency. We will provide you with hands-on and classroom training to set a strong foundation for a long-term career. You'll work outdoors in all weather conditions, tackling new challenges each day while ensuring we meet our customers' needs. This is a physically active position with true opportunities for growth and advancement in a complex and dynamic environment. This position will plan and coordinate safe efficient train movements and proper makeup of outbound trains and switching of inbound trains. This person will communicate with crews, dispatchers, customers and managers to ensure on time scheduled train departures/arrivals in and out of intermodal facility.Does not pay into the railroad retirement boardPay details: $26/hourResponsibilities:Comply with all federal, state, and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulationsFollow instructions when working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisorCommunicate with customers and team members using oral, written, hand signals, lantern signals or radio instructions to coordinate train or railcar movementOperate track switches to determine the route of the train or rail equipmentEvaluate, plan, and complete all assigned work safely and efficientlyClimb on and off equipment and walk the length of the train or rail yard to support train operationsApply or release hand brakes on railcars multiple times a day to control movementRead and understand the rule books and other written or printed materialInspect the condition of railcars in movement and while stationaryConnect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcarsUtilize basic computer skills proficiently for electronic reporting and train documentationEnsure that trains are properly made up and dispatched at the appointed timesCoordinate train movement and conditions affecting movements such as weather conditions, train crew availability, engine and equipment availability, track bulletins, general orders, and timetablesPerform various administrative duties related to customers system, documentation of train movements, proper paperwork, email and teams' correspondence.Assist in all activities that support the operation of crew management to ensure that train job positions are filled to operate the railroad in a safe and efficient manner and that customer needs are metManage other projects and perform other duties as assignedWorking Conditions / Physical Requirements:Full-time (40 plus hours weekly)Varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment that includes nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call as neededOutdoor work in all weather conditions working up to a 12-hour shiftWalking long distances on uneven surfaces and climbing ladders and equipment always ensuring three points of contact in varying environmental conditionsAble to lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist and carry short distancesAble to squat, bend and lift overheadHave good balance and coordinationMust meet vision requirementsSkills and Experience:2+ years of related or relevant work experience is a plusEffective communication skills both written and verbalExperience working in a safety-sensitive environment is a plusPossess situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety sensitive environmentBackground in transportation, logistics or intermodal is a plusRequired Education and Credentials:High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experienceValid driver's licenseAt least eighteen years of ageEmployment Requirements:Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical reviewMay be subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screeningBackground screening including criminal and motor vehicle driving historyRelocation:Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.Equal Opportunity EmployerGenesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status protected under federal, state or local laws.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.