Experienced Conductor​/Switchman

Prior Railyard Switchman/Conductor experience required. Yardmaster or Coordinator experience a plus. Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.

Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence.

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth
• Life Insurance
• Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital,  & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• On the Job Training
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Does not pay into the Railroad Retirement Board
• And more!
• Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement

As a Switchman/Engineer or Utility Conductor, you’ll play a key role in safely operating rail equipment to ensure operational efficiency. We will provide you with hands‑on and classroom training to set a strong foundation for a long‑term career. You’ll work outdoors in all weather conditions, tackling new challenges each day while ensuring we meet our customers’ needs. This is a physically active position with true opportunities for growth and advancement in a complex and dynamic environment.

This position will plan and coordinate safe, efficient train movements and proper makeup of outbound trains and switching of inbound trains. This person will communicate with crews, dispatchers, customers and managers to ensure on‑time scheduled train departures/arrivals in and out of Intermodal facility. See our employees in action to learn more at

• Comply with all federal, state, and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations
• Follow instructions when working with a certified trainer, mentor, or supervisor
• Communicate with customers and team members using oral, written, hand signals, lantern signals or radio instructions to coordinate train or railcar movement
• Operate track switches to determine the route of the train or rail equipment
• Evaluate, plan, and complete all assigned work safely and efficiently
• Climb on and off equipment and walk the length of the train or rail yard to support train operations
• Apply or release hand brakes on railcars multiple times a day to control movement
• Read and understand the rule books and other written or printed material
• Inspect the condition of railcars in movement and while stationary
• Connect air hoses and electrical components between locomotives or railcars
• Utilize basic computer skills proficiently for electronic reporting and train documentation
• Ensure that trains are properly made up and dispatched at the appointed times
• Coordinate train movement and conditions affecting movements such as weather conditions, train crew availability, engine and equipment availability, track bulletins, general orders, and timetables
• Perform various administrative duties related to customers system, documentation of train movements, proper paperwork, email and teams’ correspondence
• Assist in all activities that support the operation of crew management to ensure that train job positions are filled to operate the railroad in a safe and efficient manner and that customer needs are met
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

• Full‑time (40 plus hours weekly)
• Varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment that includes nights, holidays, weekends, and on‑call as needed
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions working up to a 12‑hour shift
• Walking long distances on uneven surfaces and climbing ladders and equipment always ensuring three points of contact in varying environmental conditions
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds from floor to waist and carry short distances
• Able to squat, bend and lift overhead
• Have good balance and coordination
• Must meet vision requirements

• 2+ years of related or relevant work experience is a plus
• Effective communication skills both written and…