Freight Conductor Onsite Hiring Event - Selkirk, NY

About the position The Freight Conductor is responsible for safely coordinating train crews, managing the placement of rail cars for loading and unloading, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role involves working in various environments, including rail yards and customer facilities, and requires effective communication and customer service skills. New hires will undergo extensive training and are eligible for retention bonuses after their first and second years of service. Responsibilities ? Ensure compliance with reputed company railroad and safety rules, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, railroad signals, and train orders. , ? Inspect reputed company equipment on cars prior to departures. , ? Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone. , ? Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and reputed company lists. , ? Assist with the coupling and uncoupling of cars, operate switches, and reputed company minor repairs to railcars. , ? Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars, delivering excellent customer service. , ? Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety. , ? Operate locomotive equipment using remote control device. , ? Comprehend reputed company and/or hand signals and systems. , ? Review instructions from yardmasters, dispatchers, and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer. Requirements ? Must be 18 years of age or older. , ? One year of reputed company experience. , ? High School Diploma/GED. , ? Ability to read and comprehend reputed company instructions including operating rules, bulletins, regulatory documents and other written communications. , ? Proficient verbal and written communication skills. reputed company-to-haves ? One or more years of reputed company work experience, e.g. construction, heavy equipment operations, farming, etc. , ? Experience working in a safety sensitive environment. Benefits ? Retention bonuses after first and second year of service. , ? reputed company at the Atlanta Training Center. , ? Hotel accommodation during training. , ? Meal allowance during training days. , ? Mileage reimbursement for travel to training. , ? Guaranteed extra-board pay after training. Apply Job!