What are the responsibilities and job description for the Train Conductor position at Synerfac?
The conductor position can often mean a significant lifestyle change as the work schedule is often non-traditional and requires many to be available to work on short notice.
Benefits
Medical insurance for you, your spouse, and eligible dependents is provided on the first day of the second calendar month of employment.
After one year of employment, you are eligible for dental insurance to cover yourself and eligible dependents, a $20,000 life insurance plan for yourself, and participation in the company 401K plan. You are subject to Railroad Retirement taxes paid at a rate equivalent to Social Security tax plus an additional 4.9%. You are also covered by Railroad Retirement benefits and, following completion of the service requirement, you will be eligible for Railroad Retirement benefits.
Training
We utilize a comprehensive training program for both conductor and locomotive engineer, consisting of classroom and field training. Successful completion of these programs is a requirement for employment. Conductor trainees should expect to go through a training program of approximately 10-13 weeks before promoting to a conductor position. The first 2 weeks of employment will occur at the company Training Center in McDonough, GA. individuals are responsible for providing their own transportation to the hotel provided by the company, and to the training center each day. We will reimburse mileage to the training center, meals, and provide hotel accommodation. The remaining 8-11 weeks of training will take place at or near the hire location
A conductor trainee should expect to work a schedule similar to that of a conductor. As a newly qualified conductor you will most likely be assigned to a conductors' extra board. Conductor extra boards have schedules with a minimum of two rest days for every six consecutive working days. While not on your rest days, you are subject to be called to work 24 hours a day, on an as-needed basis. Extra board work schedules are irregular and are determined by business needs.
You will be required to report to your work location within a 90-minute notice regardless of time or weather conditions. Reliable transportation is necessary. Also, depending on your job assignment, you may be required to routinely spend time away from home.
A conductor trainee and conductor should have reliable transportation to and from their training and work locations.
Union Membership
You will be required to join a union within 60 days of becoming a conductor and establishing a seniority date.
Work Environment
A conductor should expect to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. This may mean working in poor weather conditions day or night.
Benefits
Medical insurance for you, your spouse, and eligible dependents is provided on the first day of the second calendar month of employment.
After one year of employment, you are eligible for dental insurance to cover yourself and eligible dependents, a $20,000 life insurance plan for yourself, and participation in the company 401K plan. You are subject to Railroad Retirement taxes paid at a rate equivalent to Social Security tax plus an additional 4.9%. You are also covered by Railroad Retirement benefits and, following completion of the service requirement, you will be eligible for Railroad Retirement benefits.
Training
We utilize a comprehensive training program for both conductor and locomotive engineer, consisting of classroom and field training. Successful completion of these programs is a requirement for employment. Conductor trainees should expect to go through a training program of approximately 10-13 weeks before promoting to a conductor position. The first 2 weeks of employment will occur at the company Training Center in McDonough, GA. individuals are responsible for providing their own transportation to the hotel provided by the company, and to the training center each day. We will reimburse mileage to the training center, meals, and provide hotel accommodation. The remaining 8-11 weeks of training will take place at or near the hire location
A conductor trainee should expect to work a schedule similar to that of a conductor. As a newly qualified conductor you will most likely be assigned to a conductors' extra board. Conductor extra boards have schedules with a minimum of two rest days for every six consecutive working days. While not on your rest days, you are subject to be called to work 24 hours a day, on an as-needed basis. Extra board work schedules are irregular and are determined by business needs.
You will be required to report to your work location within a 90-minute notice regardless of time or weather conditions. Reliable transportation is necessary. Also, depending on your job assignment, you may be required to routinely spend time away from home.
A conductor trainee and conductor should have reliable transportation to and from their training and work locations.
Union Membership
You will be required to join a union within 60 days of becoming a conductor and establishing a seniority date.
Work Environment
A conductor should expect to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. This may mean working in poor weather conditions day or night.
A conductor trainee should expect to work a schedule similar to that of a conductor. As a newly qualified conductor you will most likely be assigned to a conductors' extra board. Conductor extra boards have schedules with a minimum of two rest days for every six consecutive working days. While not on your rest days, you are subject to be called to work 24 hours a day, on an as-needed basis. Extra board work schedules are irregular and are determined by business needs.
You will be required to report to your work location within a 90-minute notice regardless of time or weather conditions. Reliable transportation is necessary. Also, depending on your job assignment, you may be required to routinely spend time away from home.
A conductor trainee and conductor should have reliable transportation to and from their training and work locations.
Union Membership
You will be required to join a union within 60 days of becoming a conductor and establishing a seniority date.
Work Environment
A conductor should expect to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. This may mean working in poor weather conditions day or night.
You will be required to report to your work location within a 90-minute notice regardless of time or weather conditions. Reliable transportation is necessary. Also, depending on your job assignment, you may be required to routinely spend time away from home.
A conductor trainee and conductor should have reliable transportation to and from their training and work locations.
Union Membership
You will be required to join a union within 60 days of becoming a conductor and establishing a seniority date.
Work Environment
A conductor should expect to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. This may mean working in poor weather conditions day or night.
Recommended Skills
- Business Requirements
- Field Training Exercise
- Scheduling
- Transportation Management
- Locomotive
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