5.0
Oct 16, 2023
Anonymous employee
Current employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros
Good pay and benefits Minimal educational requirements Job training provided by employers Regular rest hours enforced Each trip is different
Cons
Conductors are on call 24/7 and work long days, often 11–13 hours. They work nights, weekends, and holidays. Conductors have to maneuver heavy machinery in sometimes terrible weather conditions.