Conductor

Job Description

Job Description

Conductor

Join the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Team as a Conductor. The Railroad has been serving our freight customers with pride and distinction since 1965. We are looking for someone for someone with a positive attitude and a desire to join our team. Our main office is located in Lakeville, NY, northeastern Livingston County, at the northern end of Conesus Lake, one of New York’s Finger Lakes.

Position Overview : Conductors / Engineers are responsible for ensuring the smooth transit of freight between destinations and working to keep the train in good condition so that everything stays on schedule.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensures compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and / or customers and effectively handle high-pressure situations
• Operates track switches, couple cars and work on freight trains in yard operations and on the road
• Reviews and understands instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters
• Receives and transmits information by radio and telephone
• Reads and understands bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
• Works with customer service and dispatch to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
• Maintains awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety

Qualifications : Required

Preferred

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

The Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We do not discriminate in any employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.