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Conductor - Kansas City, KS

Conductor - Kansas City, KS

WatcoKansas City, MO, US
Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference.Keep the world’s supply chain moving.That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and l...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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CNC Machinist - Kansas City, KS (3PM - 11PM, Monday - Friday)

CNC Machinist - Kansas City, KS (3PM - 11PM, Monday - Friday)

A&K Railroad Materials IncKansas City, KS, US
Full-time
Are you an experienced CNC Machinist looking for a role where you can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact? A&K Railroad Materials Inc. With over 65 years in the rail manufacturin...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Senior Railroad Signal Engineer

Senior Railroad Signal Engineer

Progress Rail ServicesIndependence, MO, United States
Full-time +1
Progress Rail is looking for an experienced signal engineer.The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the signal design of various freight projects and be a key point of contact with o...Show moreLast updated: 23 hours ago
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Senior Railroad Signal Engineer

Senior Railroad Signal Engineer

Progress Rail Services CorporationIndependence, MO, US
Full-time +1
Progress Rail is looking for an experienced signal engineer.The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the signal design of various freight projects and be a key point of contact with o...Show moreLast updated: 15 hours ago
Railroad Bridge Engineer

Railroad Bridge Engineer

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING)Kansas City, MO, US
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Full job description INTRODUCTION Tired of being a cog in a massive machine and ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want the opportunity to not only use your design skills but also w...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Automobile Unloader - Railroad

Automobile Unloader - Railroad

Pacific Rail ServicesIndependence, Missouri, United States
$18.00 hourly
Full-time
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NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • - Entry-level Position - Hiring Immediately!.PRS Auto is seeking individuals to unload / load (drive) new automobiles off of Railcars at the Kansas City Southern (KCS) Kansas ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC)

Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC)

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)KCMO, MO, USA
$23.00–$37.00 hourly
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Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC).Yes, travel is expected for this position (50% - 85% on average).Negotiable, based on skills and experience. National Railroad Safety Services, Inc.NRSS) is a certifi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Project Manager - Railroad Bridge

Project Manager - Railroad Bridge

OlssonKansas City, MO, US
Full-time
We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm.Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible. Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicat...Show moreLast updated: 22 hours ago
Train Conductor

Train Conductor

CPKansas City, MO, US
Work in either train or yard service depending on seniority.Carry out specific instructions detailing a train's route and specific movements. Coordinate the switching of cars, including coupling and...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Conductor de Grúa de Servicio Liviano

Conductor de Grúa de Servicio Liviano

Remote Mechanic JobsKansas City, Missouri, United States
$37,440.00–$58,240.00 yearly
Remote
Full-time
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Estamos buscando un conductor confiable y experimentado de grúa de servicio liviano para proporcionar asistencia en carretera a vehículos deshabilitados. El candidato seleccionado operará una grúa d...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Groundsman / Laborer - Kansas City, KS

Groundsman / Laborer - Kansas City, KS

R. J. Corman Railroad GroupKansas City, KS , US
$100,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Looking for an exciting career? Want to make a career change?.Corman is seeking safe, energetic, fast paced people who enjoy working outside, understand the thrill of accomplishment and hard work t...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Conductor - Kansas City, KS

Conductor - Kansas City, KS

WatcoKansas City, MO, US
30+ days ago
Job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team.  One Watco .

Here’s what you can expect from Watco :

  • Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
  • Competitive compensation and  benefits
  • Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
  • Operations training at the  Safe Performance Center  in Birmingham, Alabama
  • Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
  • Career advancement opportunities

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
  • Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
  • Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
  • Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
  • Reads switching orders from designated person.
  • Supervises and coordinates the activities of train crews.
  • Receives oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched.
  • Notifies engineer of switching orders and, whereby, which cars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, verbal or hand signals.
  • Talks to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information.
  • Confers with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.
  • Gives 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.
  • Maintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched.
  • May coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower.
  • Raises coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars.
  • Throws track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signals Engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals or 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.
  • Talk to Dispatcher via radio to give or receive switching information.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

    SKILLS and ABILITIES

  • High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.