Railroad Freight Train Conductor - Southeastern Massachusetts
Company: Massachusetts Coastal Railroad
Location: Taunton
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The Railroad Freight Conductor is an at-will position governed
by the Massachusetts Coastal Railroad (MCRR) Employee Handbook,
NORAC, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and any other
applicable rules and regulations in effect. All work at Mass
Coastal is performed in accordance with FRA, industry, and company
standards and guidelines, procedures, and specifications. Mass
Coastal offers complete and detailed training for this position,
competitive pay, as well as the opportunity for professional growth
and advancement. Operating in a safe manner will take place over
any other job function. This position reports to the Trainmaster.
Conductor Primary Activities and Responsibilities: Performs Daily
Locomotive Inspections. Prepares required daily reports; switch
lists – manually or with a computer. Applies knowledge of
territory, including terrain, grades, curves, and grade crossings,
in order to give prescribed warning signals and to otherwise
operate the train in a safe manner. Solid understanding of
operating practices, safety rules, air brake rules, emergency
procedures and equipment troubleshooting. Acts as a main point of
contact to Dispatch and other yard workers to issue and receive
information concerning stops, delays, switching, etc. Reads and
interprets wayside signals, bulletins, and railroad rules and
regulations to operate locomotive, following safety rules and
regulations and time schedule. Provides assistance in maintaining
infrastructure at railroad facilities and along tracks. Ability to
cross-train with other departments; may be asked to Flag/RWIC.
Other duties as assigned Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision
Insurance Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability HRA
(Health Reimbursement Arrangement) Employee Assistance Program
Earned Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Railroad Retirement
Additional Information: All positions require pre-employment
background check verification, a pre-employment physical and a
pre-employment drug screen with random and for-cause screenings
after employment begins. Marijuana usage will disqualify you for
hire and/or for continued employment. We are an EEO/Affirmative
Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We
consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, and
sexual expression), ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, and any
other personal characteristics protected by law.
Keywords: Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, New Bedford , Railroad Freight Train Conductor - Southeastern Massachusetts, Construction , Taunton, Massachusetts
