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🥝 Conductor

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. | Coshocton, United States | Posted June 19, 2026

Conductor

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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 engines in rail yards and on the main railroad. He or she receives, relays, or acts upon oral, written, or radio instructions from the dispatcher, yardmaster, or other personnel indicating the switch movement, placement, or delivery of railroad cars and/or a train.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct railcar and train movements; signal crew members 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

  • Observe, interpret, and relay arm, lantern or radio signals and all other indications affecting movement of a train

  • Operate track switches (visually check switch condi...

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