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Railroad Conductor
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Railroad Conductors help keep platforms, stations and trains safe by supervising train operations and monitoring the loading and unloading process for compliance. They meet passengers at the boarding station and collect payments, punch tickets, assist with boarding and attend to passenger needs during transit. At the yard, a conductor oversees the linkage and separation of cars. An important part of the Railroad Conductor’s job is to coordinate other railroad workers to operate as a team.
A Railroad Conductor manages the safe and efficient operation of passenger and freight train operations. Their duties include supervising the boarding and unloading operations of the train, collecting payments from passengers and communicating important information to the engineer.
A Railroad Conductor should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Railroad Conductor should be able to execute:
- Overseeing the boarding and disembarkation process
- Maintaining safety standards at the platform and station
- Collecting payments and issuing tickets for passengers
- Identifying safety issues and correcting them before clearing the train for departure
- Communicating with engineers and other workers to coordinate train operations
- Adding or separating train cars to maximize load efficiency
A competitive Railroad Conductor will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- A solid customer service attitude and desire to assist rail passengers
- Knowledge of railroad safety procedures and transportation protocols
- Ability to assertively coordinate engineers, yard workers and other railroad employees during passenger loading and unloading procedures and switching operations
- A willingness to enforce railroad rules and federal government standards
- Good time management and the ability to meet deadlines, such as departure schedules
- Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to solve novel problems in real-time
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