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Rail Terminal Conductor
$66k-79k (estimate)
Full Time | Transportation
2 Months Ago
PACIFIC RAIL SERVICES is Hiring a Rail Terminal Conductor Near Sandy, UT
Terminal Switching Services is looking for a Conductor to join our team working at the Union Pacific Salt Lake City Terminal! No experience in required in this entry level position as we'll teach you everything you need to know in order to be successful on the job. This is a full time permanent position in an essential industry and we're hiring immediately.
We are looking for ambitious, capable, and skilled team members to join our nationwide crew. We offer a team-oriented atmosphere with quality employee benefits, and room to grow your career! We have multiple shifts available both day and night. You have the potential to earn $45,000-$65,000 in your 1st year with overtime factored in.
Job Summary:
The Conductor is responsible for the movement of rail equipment to ensure the accurate placement of rail cars that will facilitate the loading and unloading of trains in the rail yard.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assisting the Train Engineer with the movement of rail equipment (locomotives, rail cars, tracks, etc.) within the rail yard in a safe and efficient manner.
- Maintain an efficient and orderly rail yard by moving rail cars and freeing rail tracks for incoming rail traffic.
- Manage rail track switches to direct rail cars to appropriate tracks.
- Ability to connect and disconnect rail air hoses as needed to consolidate rail cars efficiently.
- Lead job briefings with the Supervisors and crew prior to work beginning.
- Ensures compliance is met under HAZMAT and OSHA Regulations. This includes reporting any incidents to the supervisory immediately.
- Conductor is required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as a safety vest, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toe boots.
- Responsible for maintaining clear communication with Train Engineer/Operator and other crew members while moving locomotives with either verbal, hand or radio signals.
- Participates in daily safety briefings.
- Inspects all rail equipment to ensure there is no damage and notify the operator and supervisor immediately if there is.
- Handles all rail equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Maintain awareness and organization within the rail yard, including attention to the ground surface (potholes, debris, and/or slippery conditions).
Minimum Qualifications:
- You must have a valid driver's license.
- You must have advanced knowledge of the railroad industry from vocational education, apprenticeship, on-the-job training, or similar experience.
- You must be able to pass a vision and hearing test.
- You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with a variety of individuals.
Work Environment Requirements
- Job duties are performed in an ambient outdoor environment, which would include varying conditions (rain, snow, ice, heat, wind, cold, etc).
- This position requires that you travel throughout the yard and the transfer station either by walking and/or driving.
- The noise level in the work environment is loud and this noise is continuous.
- You must have the ability to work in an environment which can be hazardous at times. You must have the physical ability to see and hear fast-moving equipment and be able to move so that you can remain safe always.
Benefits:
- Medical | Dental | Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days
- Life Insurance
- 401k
You will be employed directly by Terminal Switching Services and will not be considered an employee of the Railroad.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Transportation
SALARY
$66k-79k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/16/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/15/2024
WEBSITE
ssamarine.com
HEADQUARTERS
BENICIA, CA
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
FOUNDED
1949
TYPE
Private
CEO
MARK D KNUDSEN
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Transportation
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About PACIFIC RAIL SERVICES
SSA Marine is a transportation that provides services like terminal management, stevedoring, rail yard operations and project development management.
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