Conductor

Overview: Supervise train crews on a freight train and coordinate switch engine crews. Place cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown on trains in a rail yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Start date scheduled for **June** **1****, 2026**. Paid classroom training will commence in Fort Pierce, Florida for three (3\) weeks; thereafter, new hire Conductors will continue on\-the\-job training in all levels of Conductor service (Yard, Local, Through Freight). **Starting pay is $29\.34/hr. Salary will increase between $39\.86 \- $44\.42/hr once qualified (after the probationary period ends) per collective bargaining agreement** Responsibilities: * Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) * Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew * 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 and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple 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 * Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety * Operate locomotive equipment through the use of remote control device. * Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems * Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions * Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.) * Assist other employees when and where instructed Qualifications: **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** High school diploma or general education degree (GED) * Must have a valid driver’s license * 2 years verifiable work experience and/or college * No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Outside work experience * Mechanical aptitude * Experience working on an on\-call basis * Experience working varying shift schedules * Heavy equipment experience **KNOWLEDGE \& SKILLS:** Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications* \-both general and technical) * Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions) * Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills) * Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity * Applicants must have normal color vision to qualify for employment as a conductor. * Basic Math * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals **JOB REQUIREMENTS:*** Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work, including on\-call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, w...