Freight Conductor
CurrentSupervise 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.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… Show more 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.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 crewInspect all equipment on cars prior to departuresReceive and transmit information by radio and telephoneRead and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch listsAssist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hosesWork with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of carsMaintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safetyOperate locomotive equipment through the use of remote control device.Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systemsQuickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positionsQuickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.) Show less
