work your way up through other railroad jobs;

have seniority over other applicants; and

pass exams on railroad signals, operating rules, and safety.

•May work nights, weekends, and holidays, since trains travel 24 hours, seven days a week.

May work multiple shifts in one day. Choice of shift comes with seniority.

May work odd hours and on short notice when working on freight trains. Passenger train staff work on a schedule.

May spend time away from home.

Railway Conductors & Yardmasters will:

Frequently interact with passengers, engineers, and staff

Railway Conductors & Yardmasters frequently:

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Sit for long periods of time.

Walk through train, or run to get on or off moving trains.

It is important that Railway Conductors & Yardmasters be able to:

See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

Understand the speech of another person.

Determine the distance between objects.

Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.

React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.

Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.

Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.

Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.

Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.