Job Details

Conductor Fsrr

Job Category: Rail

Requisition Number: CONDU001540

Posted: March 31, 2026

Full-Time

Fort Smith Railroad Co (FSRR) Fort Smith, AR 72901, USA

Description

Summary Of Position:

As a Conductor, you will be responsible for overseeing train crews, facilitating the loading/unloading of freight and the general makeup/breakdown of train cars. All train crew employees are responsible for strict adherence to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety guidelines and for completing their duties with integrity and professionalism. This position is employed by an affiliated company of Patriot Rail.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

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 train crew

Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures

Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone

Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists

Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses

Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars

Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety

Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems

Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions

Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.)

Additional duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

Verifiable High School diploma/GED

18 years of age or older

Valid Driver's License

2 years verifiable work experience and/or college. Previous rail industry experience strongly preferred.

No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years

Outside work experience

Experience working on an on-call basis

Experience working varying shift schedules

Experience operating heavy equipment

Mechanical experience

Competencies:

Verbal comprehension

Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.

Communication skills

Provide clear instructions/directions.

Reasoning skills

Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Time Management

Values time and manages time effectively. Effectively prioritizes and can manage a broad range of activities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds

Reach/handle/finger/feel

Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb

Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places

Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time

Walk long distances over uneven terrain

Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection

Must meet color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations

Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries

Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses

Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work, including on-call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, with extended periods of time away from home and short rest between assignments in accordance with the hours of service regulation

Work hours may be based on seniority - new hires will work primarily nights, weekends, and holiday

Must report to work as called on a 24-hour schedule.

Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination

Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol

Must pass all required assessments

Must pass a background screening

May require a post-offer medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test

Strict disciplinary policy regarding inability to report to work within proper time frame, or failure to accept a call for work

Advance to engineer position when required, based on seniority

Work outside in all weather conditions.

Anticipated Percent Of Travel:

50%-75%

Safety:

Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

"The Patriot Way."

At Patriot, we value our relationships with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot from the mailroom to the boardroom embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It's "The Patriot Way."

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