Train Conductor

About the role

The Railroad Conductor position is open immediately at the Norfolk Southern Walkertown, NC Terminal. This role offers on-the-job training and is suitable for ambitious, capable, and skilled team members. PRS Auto provides quality employee benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Train Engineer with the movement of rail equipment within the rail yard.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with HAZMAT and OSHA Regulations, including reporting incidents to supervisors immediately.
• Wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as a safety vest, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toe boots.
• Maintain clear communication with Train Engineer/Operator and other crew members while moving locomotives.
• Participate in daily safety briefings.
• Inspect all rail equipment to ensure there is no damage and report any issues immediately.
• Handle 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 slippery conditions).

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid driver's license.
• Advanced knowledge of the railroad industry from vocational education, apprenticeship, on-the-job training, or similar experience.
• Pass a vision and hearing test.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment Requirements

• Varying conditions (rain, snow, ice, heat, wind, cold, etc).
• Loud noise level due to continuous operation of fast-moving equipment.
• Hazardous conditions at times.
• Physical ability to see and hear fast-moving equipment and move safely.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.
• Life Insurance.
• 401k.

About Rail Management Services

Rail Management Services (RMS) is one of America’s largest intermodal terminal operators, with more than 60 U.S. intermodal and auto handling facilities. RMS serves all U.S. Class 1 railroads and is an FRA certified rail switching service provider. With over three decades of experience, RMS maintains one of the best safety records in the industry and operates subsidiaries including Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services, and PRS Auto.