Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters jobs in Michigan
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters supervises and coordinates activities of switch-engine crew engaged in switching railroad cars within yard of railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate loading and unloading of trains. Required to complete specific trade school courses and possess necessary certifications. Being a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Works under general supervision. Additionally, Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Railroad Conductor
- Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad
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Wells, MI
FULL_TIME
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Railroad ConductorEscanaba & Lake Superior Railroad Co.
Locations:Wells, MI, Menominee, MI, Channing, MI & Crivitz, WI (ELS Railroad system-wide). Candidates must be willing to relocate to a centralized location of the railroad’s 4 work locations or must reside within reasonable driving distance of the on duty stations.
Job Description:
The conductor/switchman position will control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars, whether in the yard of a railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate the unloading and loading of railcars in a safe and efficient manner to service our customers. This position is a manual labor position, which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period. This position will require employees to be trained in a classroom setting on applicable rules and regulations prior to on the job training. This is a union position, which includes health and welfare benefits, accrued paid vacation time, paid holidays and accrued months of service towards railroad retirement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
- Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
- Effectively read, write, communicate with others and understand basic math.
- Learn from directions, observations and use good judgement.
- Ability to work in a team environment and be courteous to fellow employees and customers.
- Receives oral or written instructions from Managers as to which railcars are to be pulled or spotted.
- In constant communication with engineer of switching orders and, whereby, which cars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, verbal or hand signals.
- Communicate with other train crews, yardmasters or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information.
- Communicate with train dispatcher to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Give instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple cars.
- May assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operations.
- Turns hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well to apply and release handbrakes.
- Observes track to detect obstructions or defects.
- Maintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched.
- Raises coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars.
- Throw track switches to facilitate coupling cars on various tracks and signals Engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals or handheld radio.
- Connects air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force.
- May set warning signals, such as flares, flags, or lanterns at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains.
- Sits or rides in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members.
- May make minor repairs to couplings and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs.
- Regular communication with the train dispatcher or managers.
- Willing to work variable hours, up to 12 hours per day, in compliance with federal hours of service regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a safe manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.- Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position. This is a federally regulated position.
- Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and pass a federal DOT pre-employment drug screen. This position requires employees to be placed into a random federal DOT drug and alcohol testing pool.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, with no driving violations involving drugs or alcohol within the past 3 years.
SKILLS and ABILITIES:- High school education or general education (GED)
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have the ability to quickly adapt and react to unforeseen circumstances in a safe manner.
- Must possess the physical ability to walk on uneven terrain for up to a mile at one time, work outdoors in all weather conditions, ride on the side of railcars for extended periods and possess the strength to climb ladders on the side of railcars to apply handbrakes.
- 1 Month Ago
Railroad Laborer
- Autoport Limited
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Charlotte, MI
FULL_TIME
- We are looking for individuals who are interested in full-time employment in Charlotte, Michigan! At Autoport Limited, you can expect an exciting and interesting environment where you will be able to ...
- 7 Days Ago
Railroad Conductor - Kalamazoo, MI
- Watco
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Kalamazoo, MI
FULL_TIME
- Description The conductor/switchman position will control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars whether in the yard of a railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facili...
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Track Maintenance Worker
- Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad
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Channing, MI
FULL_TIME
- The Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad Company is hiring full time track maintenance workers in the Channing area. Job Duties include, but are not limited to:Maintain, repair and replace railMaintain a...
- 16 Days Ago
Conductor
- Genesee and Wyoming Railroad
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Ludington, MI
FULL_TIME
- Transportation and Train Crew SUMMARY : The person in this position operates track switches, couples and uncouples cars, and performs other duties associated with the movement of trains, cars, and eng...
- Just Posted
Human Resources and Accounting Generalist
- A&B Railroad Company
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Okemos, MI
FULL_TIME
- Overview:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Human Resources and Accounting Generalist to join our team. As a Human Resources and Accounting Generalist, you will play a crucial role in managing v...
- 7 Days Ago
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- Union Pacific Railroad Company
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- Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
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Conductor
- Herzog Contracting Corp.
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West Palm Beach, FL
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Train Conductor
- The Judge Group
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Cedar Rapids, IA
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- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Assistant Conductor
- karier.co
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Des Moines, IA
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- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
NBER Railroad Conductor / Engineer
- North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates
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Bellefonte, PA
- Job Description Job Description Job Description Employee will report to the Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad at: 102 Upper ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
**$5,000 SIGNING BONUS** Train Conductor - Ottumwa, IA (Class Date: March 2022)
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
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- * Req ID: 89340 * Department: Operations Southern Division * Job Type: Full-Time * Position Type: Union * Location: Ottu...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Train Conductor
- Canadian Pacific
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Saint Paul, MN
- CPKC is hiring for April-August 2024. $5,000 signing bonus for new hires. Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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