Freight Conductor
PAN AM RAILWAYS
15 reviews
Ayer, MA
$22.51 an hour
Job
Insights
Candidates will:
Place cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown of trains in a rail yard, industrial plant, or similar locations.
Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Comprehend and review instructions from dispatchers and supervisors 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.
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 placement and movement of cars.
Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions.
Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.
*Previous conductor experience is preferred but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.51 /hour
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=PAN- ... WAYS&vjs=3
PAN AM RAILWAYS
15 reviews
Ayer, MA
$22.51 an hour
Job
Insights
Candidates will:
Place cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown of trains in a rail yard, industrial plant, or similar locations.
Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Comprehend and review instructions from dispatchers and supervisors 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.
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 placement and movement of cars.
Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions.
Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.
*Previous conductor experience is preferred but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.51 /hour
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=PAN- ... WAYS&vjs=3
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