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Conductor Engineer

Alliant Energy
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conductor Engineer position at Alliant Energy?

At Travero, we believe there is always a way to get to YES; that innovative thinking can overcome any challenge; that being a good partner means delivering – every time; that silos are something you see out the window, not at the office; and that success requires agility and ambitious action. With experts in freight brokerage, rail and barge terminal services, warehouse management and transloading, Travero gives customers a one-stop shop for customized supply chain solutions so they can focus on the thing they care about most - growing their business.

Travero, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy, is a logistics solutions company with more than 100 years of experience in freight management and delivery.

Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing and/or operating freight trains safely and efficiently while adhering to railway and Federal Railroad Administration rules and procedures. Work is performed on an irregular 40 hour week with two scheduled consecutive days off. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions – including snow, ice, rain, cold and heat. Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats and/or hearing protection is worn where required.

What You Will Do

  • Responsible for the safety, mechanical function and protection of trains and observance of all rules to ensure safe transportation of cargo. This includes responsibility for the safe and efficient operating of the locomotive.
  • Performs work on and around freight cars, locomotives and other heavy equipment. Places cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown on trains in a rail yard, industrial plant, or similar location.
  • Responsible for proper communication to ensure the safe movement of trains, freight cars and locomotives. This includes communication via hand signals and/or radio. Additional requirements include learning and use of electronic devices for entering car movement, verifying GCOR and rules.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma Required

Required Experience

Preferred Experience

Other Requirements

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • This job is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug and alcohol testing (CFR 49, Part 219), and is subject to drug testing according to said regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Proven mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate and assume accountability for high-stress scenarios and situations.
  • Previous experience working rotating shifts or shift work is preferred.
  • Employee must comply with 35 minute residency requirement.

Key Skills

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

This position may require a shift rotation including working weekends and holidays.

CRANDIC offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

  • Paid time off including vacation days, sick days, holidays;
  • Healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
  • Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
  • Tuition reimbursement;
  • This position is eligible for Federal Railroad Retirement benefits.

Pay Range:

$36.86 - $46.07

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.

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