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Conductor/Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA, US💼 Full-time💰 $38–$38🗓 2026-10-01

Core

Managing and operating freight trains safely and efficiently, including locomotive operation, car placement, and yard makeup/breakdown.

Role type

Conductor/Engineer

Builds

Safe transportation of cargo via freight trains

Domain

Logistics / Rail freight

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, ability to communicate under high stress, valid driver's license

Preferred skills

experience with rotating shifts

Technologies

electronic devices for car movement entry, radio, hand signals

Responsibilities

Operate locomotives safely; place freight cars for loading/unloading; communicate train movements via radio/hand signals; adhere to FRA and railway rules; perform work on and around heavy equipment in all weather conditions.

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