*A job as a Train Conductor falls under the broader career category of Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters :
Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching.
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