Conductor - Lexington, KY / Louisville, KY

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking dynamic Conductors in Lexington, KY and Louisville, KY. If you are ambitious and dependable, apply now!

Accountability: Performs on-ground duties, equipment and track maintenance and other assigned duties to assist in an efficient railroad operation. Expected to progress in skill and responsibilities of train operations over time.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in all phases of the safe daily operation of trains.


• Operates equipment according to company policies, procedures and practices in all areas, including equipment usage and maintenance, safety (FRA and OSHA), and DOT requirements.


• Will operate track switches, couple cars and work on freight trains in yard operations.


• Will move and align various parts of rail equipment to create or build trains.


• Multi-tasking – must be able to perform several tasks safely that will require pulling, controlling and maneuvering onto and off of equipment.


• Required to work on-call basis, and expected to be available to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all weather conditions. 


• Irregular work schedules determined by rotation. 


• Home daily position.


• Telephone required in order to be contacted.


• Increasing responsibilities expected and required, including the ability to handle locomotive engineering duties. 


• Train Crew Members are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as per the Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines.


• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in primarily outside environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements: appropriate PPE required.

Benefits: R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits.
R. J. Corman offers the following:

Full-Time Team Members: 

• Railroad retirement benefits


• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:




• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance


• PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual


• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year




• Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans




• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance


• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability


• Voluntary Accident Insurance




• FSA and HSA Options


• 401K Employer Match


• Paid Maternity Leave


• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members: 

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan


• Referral Bonuses


• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers


• Employee Assistance Program


• Annual Boot Voucher


• Company Provided PPE


• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.