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EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Transportation Description The Railroad Freight Conductor is an at-will position governed by the Massachusetts Coastal Railroad (MCRR) Employee Handbook, NORAC, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and any other applicable rules and regulations in effect. All work at Mass Coastal is performed in accordance with FRA, industry, and company standards and guidelines, procedures, and specifications. Mass Coastal offers complete and detailed training for this position, competitive pay, as well as the opportunity for professional growth and advancement. Operating in a safe manner will take place over any other job function. This position reports to the Trainmaster.Conductor Primary Activities and Responsibilities:Performs Daily Locomotive Inspections.Prepares required daily reports; switch lists - manually or with a computer.Applies knowledge of territory, including terrain, grades, curves, and grade crossings, in order to give prescribed warning signals and to otherwise operate the train in a safe manner.Solid understanding of operating practices, safety rules, air brake rules, emergency procedures and equipment troubleshooting.Acts as a main point of contact to Dispatch and other yard workers to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays, switching, etc.Reads and interprets wayside signals, bulletins, and railroad rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety rules and regulations and time schedule.Provides assistance in maintaining infrastructure at railroad facilities and along tracks.Ability to cross-train with other departments; may be asked to Flag/RWIC.Other duties as assignedBenefits:Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityHRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)Employee Assistance ProgramEarned Paid Time Off and Paid HolidaysRailroad RetirementAdditional Information:All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen with random and for-cause screenings after employment begins. Marijuana usage will disqualify you for hire and/or for continued employment.We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual expression), ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, and any other personal characteristics protected by law.Position Requirements Conductor Requirements:High School Diploma, GED or equivalentExperience on a railroad is preferred but will train if necessaryAbility to read and comprehend written safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos and other work-related information. Ability to see railroad colors and see details at a distance.Possesses excellent listening, oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with others at different levels of expertise.Highly responsible, organized and detailed oriented.Ability to pass training and required testing.Ability to think and act quickly in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations. Ability to adhere to all safety rules and regulations to ensure ethe safety of the crew and passengers.Ability to make independent judgments using sound reasoning skills and knowledge base.Weekend availabilityWork Location: Reporting location varies from Taunton, Hyannis, Wareham and Onset. Must be able to work in an extremely loud work environment; and in all weather conditions. Must possess physical agility and be able to get on/off train equipment, move between cars, bend, lift, stretch, reach and safely ride the side of the train.Applicant must be currently authorized to work permanently in the United States and be able to read and clearly communicate in English.Driver's License (Required)Must pass DOT Physical and Audio and Visual ExamFull-Time/Part-Time Full-Time City Onset/Taunton/Hyannis/Wareham State MA Position Railroad Freight Train Conductor Division MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL RAILROAD LLC Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Open Date 9/30/2025 This position is currently accepting applications.