Freight Conductor

Looking for a career that keeps you moving offers specialized training and gives you the opportunity to build a future in the railroad industry Natchez Railway is looking for dependable safety-focused individuals to join our team as Conductors.

As a Freight Conductor youll play an important role in the safe and efficient movement of freight trains. Youll work with train crews to move and position railcars build and break down trains inspect equipment operate switches communicate with railroad personnel and customers and help ensure railcars are safely placed where they need to be.

• Coordinate with train crews yardmasters dispatchers and customers to safely move and position railcars
• Inspect railcars and equipment before departure
• Couple and uncouple railcars operate switches and assist with minor railcar repairs
• Communicate by radio and telephone and accurately follow work orders bulletins and operating instructions
• Follow all railroad safety rules and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations
• Assist with track crew activities equipment inspections and general railroad maintenance as needed
• Work as an Employee in Charge (EIC) to supervise track crews when assigned

What Were Looking For

You dont need extensive railroad experience to get started. Were looking for people who are dependable safety-minded physically capable and willing to learn.

Required:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of related work experience
• Ability to read and understand written instructions operating rules safety procedures and regulatory information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience in construction farming heavy equipment industrial work or other outdoor environments is a plus.

Your railroad career starts with a 6-week Conductor training program that includes classroom instruction computer-based learning hands-on simulations and physical training.

New hires must successfully complete the program and achieve an 85% or higher score on the final examination and qualifying trip to obtain their Conductor qualification. Successful Conductors will then be required to advance toward becoming a Locomotive Engineer.

This is a physically demanding safety-sensitive outdoor position. Conductors may work nonstandard schedules overtime weekends and holidays as operational needs require.

You must be comfortable working in varying weather conditions climbing on and around rail equipment walking long distances over uneven terrain working in confined or awkward spaces and frequently lifting up to 80 pounds.

Employees must meet applicable FRA hearing and color-vision requirements complete required safety training and assessments and participate in federally required random drug and alcohol testing.

If youre dependable safety-focused and ready to build a specialized career in the railroad industry apply today!