Freight Conductor Resume Samples

Description :

1. Receives, relays or acts upon oral, written or radio instructions from the operations supervisor, railroad agent, or other personnel indicating the switch movement, placement or delivery of railroad cars and/or a train.
2. Conducts the movement of rail cars and train movements; signals crew member(s) for movement of the engine or train using lantern, hand and/or flag signals or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up or set or release air brakes.
3. Observes, interprets and relays arm, lantern or radio signals and all other indications affecting movement of a train.
4. Operates track switches (visually checks switch condition and direction) to change the direction of the engine or cars within yard limits or on the main railroad; may apply or release hand brakes to switch or perform other duties.
5. Reads and understands the book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions and other written or printed material.
6. Prepares required daily reports; switch lists - manually or with a computer; fills out forms including train orders.
7. Inspects the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Signaled engineer to start and stop train and change speed, using radiotelephone, lantern, teletypewriter, and hand movement.
2. Reviewed schedules, switching ordered, way bills, and shipping records to obtain cargo loading and unloading information.
3. Conferred with traffic control personnel, engineer, and other workers engaged in transporting freight to receive and convey instructions.
4. Inspected freight cars for compliance with sealing procedures, recorded car and corresponding seal number, and confirmed route and destination information.
5. Verified accuracy of timekeeping instruments with engineer to assure station departure time complied with timetable schedules.
6. Documented and prepared reports of accidents, unscheduled stops, and delays at completion of train run.
7. Recommended and implemented measured to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, and customer services.
8. Prepared, compiled, and submitted reports on work activities, operations, production, and work related accidents.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Responsible for the safe switching of railcars and movement of trains across the BNSF system.
2. Complied with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate action.
3. Obtained and received information and acted upon oral or written instructions by communication devices such as radio and telephone.
4. Monitored and reported on daily work performed.
5. Climbed on and off equipment, set or released hand brakes, coupled and uncoupled air hoses between rail cars, removed and replaced broken knuckles (80lb railcar connector), rode moving cars by hanging on grab irons, or ladders.
6. Observed, interpreted and relayed hand, lantern, and other signals affecting the movement of the train, judged and control the speed and clearance distance of cars and distinguished among colors of signals.
7. Made decisions about switching, spotting cars and making up the train.
8. Observed and monitored track conditions.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

General Studies

Description :

1. Signal engineers to begin train runs, stop trains, or change speed, using telecommunications equipment or hand signals.
2. Receive information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
3. Keep records of the contents and destination of each train car, and make sure that cars are added or removed at proper points on routes.
4. Operate controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
5. Direct engineers to move cars to fit planned train configurations, combining or separating cars to make up or break up trains.
6. Receive instructions from dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables, and cargoes.
7. Review schedules, switching orders, way bills, and shipping records to obtain cargo loading and unloading information and to plan work.
8. Confer with engineers regarding train routes, timetables, and cargoes, and to discuss alternative routes when there are rail defects or obstructions.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

BS

Description :

1. Supervise train crews and responsible for the safety of the passengers and crew.
2. Before trains leave the station, receive train orders by telephone, fax, or computer from the dispatcher at the railroad's central office.
3. Orders include listings of the cargo and their routes with the scheduled stops.
4. Conductors must make sure that the crews of their trains understand these orders.
5. Inspect each car to make sure the operating mechanisms have been properly monitored and are working correctly.
6. Repairs cannot be made during the run, conductors must instruct engineers to remove the defective cars.
7. Conductors see that cars are added or removed at the proper points for picking up or unloading cargo.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Law Enforcement

Description :

1. Signal engineers to begin train runs, stop trains, or change speed, using telecommunications equipment or hand signals.
2. Confer with engineers regarding train routes, timetables, and cargoes, and to discuss alternative routes when there are rail defects or obstructions.
3. Receive information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
4. Receive instructions from dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables, and cargoes Operate controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
5. Keep records of the contents and destination of each train car, and make sure that cars are added or removed at proper points on routes.
6. Arrange for the removal of defective cars from trains at stations or stops.
7. Direct engineers to move cars to fit planned train configurations, combining or separating cars to make up or break up trains.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Certified Insurance

Description :

1. Supervise train crews on Freight trains and coordinate switch engine crews.
2. place cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown of trains in a rail yard industrial plant or similar locations.
3. Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and for federal railroad administration (FRA).
4. Review instructions from dispatcher and yardmasters and discuss with Locomotive engineer and other crew.
5. Inspect cars for defects and safe handling prior to departure.
6. Receive and transmit information by telephone and radio.
7. Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists. Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and spotting of rail cars.
8. Operate locomotives by use of remote control to switch and place cars.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Supervise train crews on a freight train and coordinate switch engine crews.
2. Place cars to facilitate loading, unloading and the makeup and breakdown of trains in a rail yard, industrial plant or similar locations.
3. Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters and discuss with locomotive engineer and crew.
4. Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures.
5. Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
6. Read and understand bulletins, work orders and switch lists.
7. Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings on air brake hoses.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Engineering

Description :

1. Ensures compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration.
2. Observes and execute instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer.
3. Inspects all equipment on cars prior to departure and at route stops.
4. Performs car coupling and uncoupling operations.
5. Read and comprehend bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.
6. Coordinate train movements; complies with operating timetable, rule book and other specific instructions.
7. Compiles performance and delay reports for each trip and turns in locomotive inspection report showing equipment defects which require correction.
8. Maintain awareness of surrounding areas and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS In Biology

Description :

1. Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures Receive and transmit information by radio and or telephone.
2. Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.
3. Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing knuckles or air brake hoses.
4. Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars.
5. Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
6. Operate locomotive equipment through the use of remote control device.
7. Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions.
8. Inspected the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

MS

Description :

1. Supervise crews on freight trains and coordinate the switching of engine crews.
2. Place cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and break down of trains in the rail yard, industrial plant, or similar locations.
3. Attended and successfully completed 6 weeks of training at the Transportation / Railroad Education & Development Institution in Atlanta Ga.
4. Ensure compliance with all train orders, signal, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
5. Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew the course of action for the day.
6. Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures.
7. Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Basic Training

Description :

1. Supervised and maintain daily operations of locomotive freight trains Prepared and maintain proper documentation of rail cars, ensuring on point arrival.
2. Ensured equipment is repaired in accordance with applicable technical manuals.
3. Used schematic diagrams to plan work activities.
4. Collaborated with train and yard masters to ensure efficient organizational operations.
5. Communicated all emergencies, weather delays and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
6. Established and maintained long term customer relations through prompt and courteous service.
7. Adhered to all written safety procedures for safe and efficient operations.
8. Followed all company procedures to help maintain positive work environment.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS