As an essential member of the train crew, Conductors are responsible to safely coordinate train crews on a freight train, switch rail cars to facilitate loading and unloading, and make or split up trains in yards or customer facilities. Conductors may also travel to various locations with the train to ensure the safe arrival of the crew and cargo to its destination.
At The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS), Conductor Trainees are responsible for attending four weeks of paid on-the-job training at our state-of-the-art training facility in Shreveport, LA. While there, Conductor Trainees will learn about the equipment they will be operating and how to perform air brake test and train inspections, switch cars, align switches and derails, set and release handbrakes, give hand and radio signals, mount and dismount cars and locomotives, and how to interpret various forms of communication. Trainees will then be required to complete on-the-job training at their home location for 6 – 12 weeks.
After training, there will be a 60-day probationary period monitoring Trainees’ capabilities in:
Once the 60-day probationary period is completed, Conductors are assigned to an Extra Board
CONDUCTORS AT KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN CAN EXPECT:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
EEO STATEMENT:
We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
In 1887, Arthur Stilwell constructed a north-south railroad while others were heading east and west, setting the tone for a century-old legacy of outstanding vision; entrepreneurial spirit; resilience in the face of adversity; and, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Building on that legacy, our culture is further defined by a new vision for the future and a core set of values - Safety, Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Innovation, and Diversity & Civility. We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business we do.
In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.
If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy, Kansas City Southern may be the place for you.
Required Skills Required Experience
HS diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of relevant administrative/operational support in manufacturing operations or office environment directly related to the duties of the job, OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of work experience.
Requires good knowledge of general/standard administrative/manufacturing operations procedures and methods to successfully complete the duties of the job. Must have general knowledge of technology to include computers and software programs such as MS Office or MAC word processing, spreadsheets or other programs related to the print manufacturing process or administrative support. Must be familiar with applicable skills and procedures required to perform the duties listed in the job. Must have good oral and written communication skills sufficient to provide routine information, answer inquiries and/or refer calls.
Requires good organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to solve problems related to duties of the job.
Must be flexible able to work weekends and holidays when business need dictates.
RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER