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Short Line/Yard Switching Train Crew (Conductor or Engineer Trainee)

Sierra Northern Railway
West Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

Do you enjoy organizing and solving puzzles? We are looking for a Trainee for our Yard Switching site.

This job is for Train Crew as a Conductor and/or Engineer in West Sacramento, CA. Employees in this position are also expected to assist with other railroad maintenance activities as required. Occasionally may work out of town to assist in other railroad operations.

Essential Job Functions

· Ensure safe, on-time/on-plan train operation and movement in compliance with company and Federal rules and instructions.

· The statements in this section are essential job functions that an employee must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation in order to achieve the objectives of the job.

Accountability

· Responsible for train operation and movement.

· Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 25 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally, and assisting in the infrequent movement of weights of up to 83 pounds.

· Following safety precautions.

· Reading and comprehending regulations and instructions.

· Analyzing and troubleshooting problems to identify solutions or alternatives.

· Monitoring the situation, environment, and gauges to gather information and take appropriate action.

Required Qualifications

· In the past five years from the date of this application, you must have not had any of the following related to alcohol or drugs: driving convictions completed state actions, or suspensions or revocations of driver's license.

· Must not have any felony convictions in the last ten years.

· Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

· Must have a valid driver's license.

· Applicants for this position must pass a company & federal background check as well as a pre-employment drug test

· Physical Ability: Ability to apply muscular strength, power, flexibility, aerobic capacity, range of motion, and endurance in the performance of the physical requirements of the job.

· Safety Orientation: The willingness to practice safe work habits preferred

· Prefer prior experience in the rail industry as a Conductor and/ or Engineer.

· Manual Dexterity: Ability to make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated hand movements to grasp, place, or move objects.

· Reaction Time: Ability to respond or react quickly to a situation using a single movement of the hands, arms, or legs.

· Stress Tolerance: Working productively and effectively when faced with stressful working conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22

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