Conductor

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Join us as Passenger Conductor and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in Sanford, Fl. 

In your role as a Passenger Conductor, you will:

• Be responsible for the safe movement of trains by adhering to applicable operating rules/practices. Oversee all on-train employees in service delivery by adhering to Alstom service standards.
• Think and function independently utilizing clear and effective verbal communication skills to interact with passengers, crew members, and others jointly responsible for safe and efficient train movements and customer service. 
• Secure movement orders and ensure clear understanding by operating crew. Ensure pre-determined service requests are understood and carried out.
• Maintain an understanding of operating characteristics and practices including physical characteristics, safety rules, air brake rules, electrical instructions, equipment trouble-shooting practices, and emergency procedures.
• Physically move between and around train cars manipulating and lifting heavy air hoses and electrical cables.
• Safely ride the side of train equipment, getting on and off equipment, as required.
• Responsible for submission of various reports to record movement delays, unusual occurrences, passenger inconveniences, and mechanical defects. Assist in boarding and detraining of passengers.
• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Review instructions from dispatchers, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew.
• Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures.
• Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone Read and understand bulletins and notices.
• Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses.
• Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars.
• Maintain awareness of the surrounding areas and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
• Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.
• Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals, and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.).

Training

Training will be provided in Sanford, FL upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License.
• 2 years verifiable work experience and/or college.
• No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outside work experience.
• Experience working on an on-call basis.
• Experience working varying shift schedules.
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Mechanical experience.

Physical Requirements

• Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Reach/handle/finger/feel.
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb.
• Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places.
• Walk long distances over uneven terrain.
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection.
• Must meet color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations.

Basic Competencies

• Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications--both general and technical).
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions).
• Reasoning skills (problem-solving and troubleshooting skills).

Employment Conditions

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries.
• Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses.
• Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination.
• Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol.
• Must pass all required assessments.
• Must pass a background screening.

May require a post-offer medical examination, including drug screening.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

Alstom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Effective 29 January 2021, Alstom completed the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. This is a Bombardier Transportation Legal Entity Position - positions at Bombardier Transportation companies are all members of the Alstom Group.