Conductor

**Company / Benefits Overview:** 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 & Telehealth - Company-paid Life Insurance - Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance - Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans - Employee Assistance Program - 401(k) Retirement Plan - On the Job Training - Paid Time Off - Tuition Reimbursement - And more! *\* Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement* ***Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!*** **Job Summary:** As a Conductor, you’ll play a key role in moving freight safely and efficiently to customers. We will provide you with both classroom and hands-on 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 real opportunities for growth and advancement in a complex and dynamic environment. **See our employees in action to learn more at** [**https://www.gwrr.com/careers/**](https://www.gwrr.com/careers/). **Pay Details: $34.41 training / $38.23 once qualified** **Responsibilities:** - Comply with all federal, state, and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations - Follow instructions when working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisor - Communicate with team members using oral, written, hand signals, lantern signals or radio instructions to coordinate train or railcar movement - Operate track switches to determine the route of the train or rail equipment - Evaluate, plan, and complete all assigned work safely and efficiently - Climb on and off equipment and walk the length of the train or rail yard to support train operations - Apply or release hand brakes on railcars multiple times a day to control movement - Read and understand the rule books and other written or printed material - Inspect the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary for safety compliance - Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars - Utilize basic computer skills proficiently for electronic reporting and train documentation - Perform other duties as assigned **Working 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 needed - Outdoor work in all weather conditions working up to a 12-hour shift - Walking long distances on uneven surfaces and climbing ladders and equipment always ensuring three points of contact in varying environmental conditions - Able to lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist and carry short distances - Able to squat, bend and lift overhead - Have good balance and coordination - Must meet vision requirements (including color) **Skills and Experience:** - 2+ years of related or relevant work experience is a plus - Effective communication skills both written and verbal - Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment is a plus - Possess situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety sensitive environment **Required Education and Credentials:** - High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience - Valid driver’s lic…