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A conductor's primary responsibility is to safely coordinate train crews on a freight train, place rail cars to facilitate loading and unloading, and makeup/breakdown trains in a rail yard, customer facility or similar locations. Assist with the coupling and uncoupling of cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses.

Apply to this position by emailing your resume to: jobs@bostonsand.comJob SummaryA conductor's primary responsibility is to safely coordinate train crews on a freight train, place rail cars to facilitate loading and unloading, and makeup/breakdown trains in a rail yard, customer facility or similar locations.Primary Activities and Responsibilities<ul><li>Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad and safety rules and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations</li><li>Be able to safely perform all job responsibilities</li><li>Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures</li><li>Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone</li><li>Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists</li><li>Assist with the coupling and uncoupling of cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses</li><li>Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars; delivers excellent customer service by identifying customer needs and meeting or exceeding expectations</li><li>Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety</li><li>Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems</li><li>Review instructions from dispatchers and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer</li><li>Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager</li></ul>Basic Competencies<ul><li>Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)</li><li>Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)</li><li>Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)</li></ul>Job Requirements<ul><li>Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries</li><li>Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots</li><li>Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work</li><li>Work hours are based on seniority, new hires primarily work nights, weekends, and holidays</li><li>Must be able to safely report to work within two hours of being notified to report in</li><li>Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations</li><li>Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol</li><li>Must pass all required assessments</li><li>Must pass a background screening</li><li>Strict disciplinary policy regarding inability to report to work within proper time frame</li><li>Advancement to engineer position. Must have minimum one year conductor experience.</li><li>Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test</li></ul>Brett AronNovember 4, 2025

Boston Sand & Gravel Co

Conductor at NH Northcoast Railroad

Communication Skills

Customer Support/Service

Loading/Unloading

Maintain Compliance

Needs Assessment

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Rail Cargo

Regulations

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Keywords: Assistant Roadmaster, Bridge Inspector, Bridge Manager, Bridge Maintainer, Bridge Supervisor, Division Engineer (DE), Employee In Charge (EIC), Flagger, Flagging, Flagman, Foreman, Foremen, Maintenance Of Way (MOW), Manager Track Maintenance (MTM), Manager Track Projects (MTP), Rail, Railroad, Railroad Project Manager, Railway, Railway Project Manager, Roadmaster, Roadway Worker, Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC), Roadway Worker Protection (RWP), Safety, Signal Inspector, Signal Maintainer, Signal Manager, Signal Supervisor, Track Inspector, Track Maintainer, Track Manager, Track Supervisor. Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience with a Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line, Transit System, State DOT Rail Division, Railroad Supplier, Railroad Contractor, and/or Railroad Consultant; preferably within the Maintenance Of Way (MOW) Department.

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<pre>Job Title: Railroad Flagging Location: Boston, MA Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: District Manager Travel: Yes, travel is expected for this position (50% - 85% on average). Compensation: $25 - $37 based on experience</pre>Job Description:National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is hiring a Railroad Flagger. This role keeps workers safe on train tracks by controlling train movements and following federal safety rules. The job supports major railroads, smaller rail lines, transit systems, state transportation projects, and contractors.Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience with a Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line, Transit System, State DOT Rail Division, Railroad Supplier, Railroad Contractor, and/or Railroad Consultant; preferably within the Maintenance Of Way (MOW) Department.Job Requirements:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Skilled with basic computer tools, including Citrix, email, phone, and texting apps </li><li style="line-height:normal">Comfortable using Android tablets and smartphones </li><li style="line-height:normal">Highly organized with strong attention to detail </li><li style="line-height:normal">Good verbal and written communication skills </li><li style="line-height:normal">Knowledge of railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety </li><li style="line-height:normal">Able to build and maintain strong client relationships </li><li style="line-height:normal">Willing to travel for long periods (even months at a time)</li><li style="line-height:normal">Able to complete required federal, client, and company training</li></ul>Job Duties:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Coordinate activities at the job site </li><li style="line-height:normal">Communicate clearly with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors </li><li style="line-height:normal">Lead safety briefings before work begins </li><li style="line-height:normal">Follow and enforce all railroad, state, and federal rules </li><li style="line-height:normal">Ensure contractors meet training requirements </li><li style="line-height:normal">Spot and address any rule violations </li><li style="line-height:normal">Complete daily reports on work activities </li><li style="line-height:normal">Maintain on-track safety following federal regulations</li></ul>Work Environment: <ul><li style="line-height:normal">This job operates in a field environment.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Must communicate clearly in English (speaking, reading, and writing) </li><li style="line-height:normal">Must be willing to travel or drive long distances </li><li style="line-height:normal">Must be able to stand for long periods and walk on uneven ground </li><li style="line-height:normal">Must have good vision (near, far, color, and peripheral) </li><li style="line-height:normal">Must handle extreme weather (hot and cold) </li><li style="line-height:normal">Must work in dusty and noisy environments </li><li style="line-height:normal">Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance</li><li style="line-height:normal">Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance</li><li style="line-height:normal">Paid Vacation and Holidays</li><li style="line-height:normal">401(k) Retirement Plan</li></ul>Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.Keywords: Assistant Roadmaster, Bridge Inspector, Bridge Manager, Bridge Maintainer, Bridge Supervisor, Division Engineer (DE), Employee In Charge (EIC), Flagger, Flagging, Flagman, Foreman, Foremen, Maintenance Of Way (MOW), Manager Track Maintenance (MTM), Manager Track Projects (MTP), Rail, Railroad, Railroad Project Manager, Railway, Railway Project Manager, Roadmaster, Roadway Worker, Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC), Roadway Worker Protection (RWP), Safety, Signal Inspector, Signal Maintainer, Signal Manager, Signal Supervisor, Track Inspector, Track Maintainer, Track Manager, Track Supervisor.Company Profile: National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry. NRSS is the most trusted name in the railroad industry for providing qualified field safety staff and safety training. To best serve the railroad industry, NRSS provides all these services in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS has the proven ability and the proven safety record to handle any project.Safety Commitment:All employees at NRSS must always prioritize safety. No job is so urgent that it can't be done safely. Safety is a core value, ensuring the protection of workers, customers, and communities while maintaining leadership in railroad safety.Closing Statement: National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Any candidate selected for this position must be able to successfully pass pre-employment/recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)

Railroad Flagger

Android

Background Investigation

Bridge Building

Citrix Product Family

Civil Engineering

Construction Design

Construction Safety

Consulting

Customer Relations

Detail Oriented

Develop and Maintain Customers

English Language

Establish Priorities

Federal Laws and Regulations

High School Diploma

Leadership

Life Insurance

Lift/Move 50 Pounds

Maintenance Services

Organizational Skills

Project Tracking

Project/Program Management

Safety Training

Safety/Work Safety

Short Messaging Service (SMS)

Smartphones

Vision Plan

Willing to Travel

Writing Skills

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc.

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Ensure each passenger has the proper fare, safety of passengers and orderly conduct of all passengers by demonstrating a demeanor and appearance conveying to passengers a sense of competence and complete professionalism. Thinks and functions independently, utilizing clear and effective verbal communication skills to interact with passengers, crew members and others jointly accountable for safe and efficient train movements and customer service.

Conductor in TrainingThe purpose of this position is to provide exceptional customer service, work as part of a team responsible for the safe movement of train passengers and verify and collect fares. Trainees will receive a rate of $25.22 per hour during a 9-week training period that may include evenings and weekends. Upon successful completion of the training program, trainees will be paid $31.13 per hour.*August 2026 Start Date - Interviews to be held June 2026* To experience the life of a conductor, please watch the following video: <a href="https://vimeo.com/842334815" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Life Of A Conductor | Keolis">https://vimeo.com/842334815 - "The Life Of A Conductor | Keolis"</a>Knowledge and Experience:<ul><li>College degree, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and training. (Minimum requirements are high school diploma, GED, or equivalent credentials.)</li><li>Preferred experience in a customer service role that involves problem resolution, as well as a work history demonstrating the ability to adapt to various work hours.</li><li>Proven ability to successfully complete a rigorous training program to uphold necessary qualifications as it relates to FRA regulations as it pertains to railroad safety.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working in a safety sensitive environment coupled with ability to troubleshoot and effectively communicate with internal and external key stakeholders.</li><li>Work experience exhibiting responsibility, initiative, and other leadership characteristics.</li><li>Prior mechanical experience and knowledge specific to the transportation industry or similar field.</li></ul>Skills:<ul><li>Be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels including internal and external staff while working independently or in a team setting.</li><li>Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, customers, and vendors.</li><li>Practical experience or working knowledge of standard operating procedures and ability to inter pert, follow and implement written procedures.  </li><li>Experience with diagnostics and troubleshooting of electrical circuits and equipment in the transportation industry or other related fields.</li></ul>Key Accountabilities (Essential Job Duties):<ul><li>Perform duties in an environment requiring physical agility to easily get on/off train equipment, manipulate self between cars, bend, reach and stoop easily and safely ride the side of the train and lift a variety of equipment.</li><li>Maintains understanding of operating characteristics and practices, including physical characteristics, safety rules, air brakes rules, electrical instructions, equipment troubleshooting practices and emergency procedures.</li><li>Thinks and functions independently, utilizing clear and effective verbal communication skills to interact with passengers, crew members and others jointly accountable for safe and efficient train movements and customer service.</li><li>Responsible for assisting the Conductor with oversight of all on-train employees in service delivery by adhering to the Keolis Commuter Services safety and service standards.</li><li>Ensures all revenue documents (cash, credit card receipts, proof of payment) are collected and verified in accordance with designated tariffs. Assists the Conductor in the movement of trains by adhering to applicable operation rules and practices.</li><li>Adheres to all safety rules and regulations to ensure the safety of passengers and crew members.</li><li>Assist the Conductor in the submission of various reports to record movement delays, unusual occurrences, passenger inconveniences and mechanical defects.</li><li>Assists in boarding and detraining passengers, baggage, express shipments, and mail.</li><li>Ensure each passenger has the proper fare, safety of passengers and orderly conduct of all passengers by demonstrating a demeanor and appearance conveying to passengers a sense of competence and complete professionalism.</li><li>Works in either a passenger or non-passenger operation, including yard duty and work trains.</li><li>Secures movement orders and ensures clear understanding by the operating crew.</li><li>Ensures pre-determined service requests are understood and conducted.</li><li>Safely rides the side of train equipment, getting on and off equipment as required.</li><li>Make special arrangements in case of service failure.</li><li>Other duties as assigned include emergency situations.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Successfully complete a seven- to eight-week training course, including classroom instruction followed by extensive qualifying and on-the-job training associated with the assigned Crew Base.</li><li>A current valid driver’s license is required to successfully travel throughout the Commuter Rail network and locations as assigned.</li><li>Report for work on short notice and work weekends and holidays. Works a variety of hours within a 24/7 transportation environment.</li><li>Understand and comply with Keolis Commuter Services uniform and grooming standards when engaged in performing passenger service.</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>Physically moves between and around train cars manipulating and lifting heavy air hoses and electrical cables.</li><li>Ability to work in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain and snow.</li><li>Near vision. The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)</li><li>Far vision. The ability to see details at a distance.</li><li>Color vision. Must be able to see all railroad colors. (see 49 CFR 270.121 and Appendix F for full details)</li><li>Oral Comprehension. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.</li><li>Control Precision. The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle quickly and repeatedly to the exact position.</li></ul>Physical Demands:<ul><li>Repeated lifting of 40 lb objects to chest height up to ten times/hour</li><li>Repetitive pushing and pulling of objects more than 40lbs for 5-minute intervals.</li><li>Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using both hands to handle feeling and/or reach with both hands and both arms.</li><li>Work performance inside and/or outside includes exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.</li><li>Ladder climbing to a height of 15 ft – ½ - 1 hour at a time; asymmetrical lifting 25 lbs. 5 minutes/hr./day; ability to reach 6-12 inches above head to perform work.</li><li>Manual dexterity required, i.e., fine motor skills.</li></ul>About Keolis:At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), we give every team member—and their ideas—a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength. If you’re looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place for you. We Imagine. We Care. We Commit!Since 2014, Keolis Commuter Services has been entrusted with operating and maintaining the Commuter Rail network on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).  During this time, we have worked to deliver a safe and reliable service, thanks to the knowledge and dedication of our team, and our experience operating transit networks around the world. Today, we're proud of the progress we have made together to deliver a best-in-class service for the Greater Boston community.We believe our people are what make us great. That is why we demonstrate a commitment to a safe, healthy, and inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. Your future starts here.At Keolis Commuter Services, LLC we provide a competitive compensation package that is designed to be flexible and comprehensive to meet the needs of our hard-working employees and their families.Benefits Package Highlights: <ul><li>Generous Medical & Rx plan</li><li>Dental & Vision Plan</li><li>Railroad Retirement Benefits – a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families.</li><li>Fidelity 401K Program</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits</li><li>Education Assistance</li><li>Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits</li><li>Voluntary Benefits Plan options including
<ul><li>Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays</li><li>Pet, Home, Auto insurance</li></ul></li></ul>Additional Statements:<ul><li>Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.</li><li>Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.</li><li>Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.</li><li>EEO Statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.</li><li>Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all accountabilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and Keolis retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties of this position satisfactorily.  If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.  Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.</li></ul><ul></ul> #INDHP

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