Student Conductor's starting pay is $27.01 per hour/paid semi-monthly (Full-Rate is $33.75 upon certification)

Interviews will take place in October for a start date of November 15, 2024.

At IAIS, success is driven by our talented workforce. If you’re a hard worker, safety-focused, and passionate about being at the heart of the railroad industry, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Our people power us!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Paid Training with a supportive, safety-orientated culture.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) retirement plan including 401(k) match.
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Life insurance
• Vacation, Paid Personal Time, Tuition Assistance, and much more!

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• Train Service assists in transporting freight safely and satisfactorily.
• Student Conductor training includes classroom and on-the-job training. Attendance during your training period is essential for employment.
• While previous railroad experience is not required as we provide all required training. A realistic expectation of all requirements is crucial to be successful.

• After training, you will work either road or yard service based on the territory.
• Train crews may be required to work between two locations requiring them to stay away from their home terminal point. Lodging is provided by IAIS, along with per diem for meals.
• IAIS does not tolerate the use of drugs and alcohol. You will be subject to pre-employment drug testing, random drug/alcohol testing, mandatory testing for reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing when applicable.
• Successful Candidates usually have one/more of the following experience working rotating shifts and/or on-call shifts. Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions or experience working in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and at different heights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides and receives various forms of oral, printed and electronic communication concerning railway cars movement and placement.
• Observes, interprets, and relays signals concerning train and engine movement.
• Operates track switches and derails to change engine and car routes.
• Inspects train and equipment condition. Replaces knuckles and other associated labor.
• Operates various devices, such as an uncoupling lever, to separate and couple cars; applies handbrakes; climbs ladders.
• Prepares necessary forms and reports.
• Remains prepared for and constantly alert to unusual conditions or circumstances.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Licenses/Certifications and Work Experience

• Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above.
• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license

• Must be insurable on the company’s commercial auto policy.

• Must pass a background check and motor vehicle check.
• Must pass all rules exams as given throughout the training period.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Mental Requirement

• Ability to follow company safety procedures, using common sense, and maintaining an overall level of safety awareness when operating in work environment.
• Ability to make effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergency situations.
• Ability to understand and provide written, oral and electronic communications (e.g., instructions, explanations, revisions to initial assignments, etc.). Ability to use railroad software that is utilized for the safe operations of the railroad (this includes recording hours worked as required by the Federal Railroad Administration.
• Ability to judge speed and distance of moving objects/parts.
• Ability to read, understand, judge, recognize, and recall information including sound, color, and visual displays (e.g., signal and track locations, configurations, bell whistles, etc.).
• Ability to effectively and professionally use radio to communicate with other crews, railroads and dispatchers.
• Ability to certify as a Locomotive Engineer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position involves performing heavy work. Frequent (34-66%) lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds, climbing and balancing skills, eye-hand coordination as well as ability to grasp. Occasional (10-33%) lifting up to 75 pounds on a rare basis. Must possess at least 20/40 distance visual acuity in each eye with or without glasses. Peripheral: For each eye, 70 degrees or better in the horizontal meridian; 120 degrees or better in the aggregate. Has the ability to distinguish color per CFR rule 242.117 by passing either a Pseudoisochromatic Plate Test or Multifunction Vision Tester. An average hearing threshold (in the better ear) of 40 decibels at 500 HZ, 1000 HZ and 2000 HZ, aided or unaided per CFR rule 240.121.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The location of work performed (frequently out-of-doors) and in the cab, exposes the incumbent to the following conditions on a regular basis:

• Weather / including uncontrolled cab temperatures when windows are open
• Noise (from diesel engines, air brake equipment, sanders, horns, and radios)

The job requires the incumbent to follow standard safety procedures, be alert, and take necessary precautions (e.g., wearing/using protective clothes and equipment) to avoid possible injuries or health problems that may result from:

• working on or around moving equipment;
• walking on uneven ground;
• climbing ladders on locomotive and railcars;
• riding on side ladders of railcars for extended periods of time;
• hazardous materials transported by the railroad;
• prolonged periods of continuous work time; and
• Passing vehicles (trains, trucks, cars, etc.) while operating or walking to the locomotive;
• riding in the cab (e.g., objects may be dropped or thrown into the cab);
• train derailments;
• changing electrical fuses;
• assembling locomotive consists;
• troubleshooting engine warning alarms;
• connecting air hoses;
• connecting MU cable;
• walking the catwalk; and
• examining the engine fueling component operation.

The statements stated in this job description reflect the general duties as necessary to describe the basic function, essential job duties/responsibilities, job requirements, physical requirements and working conditions typically required, and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License