About The Occupation
The average rate of pay for a freight conductor is approximately $23.00 per hour in USA. Freight conductors are limited to no more than 12 hours on duty by the Federal Railroad Administration, which is the federal agency assigned to monitor railroad activity, and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding the movement of freight over rail. Freight conductors in USA typically work 45 to 60 hours per week over the course of 6 days.
Upon employment that individual will continue with his or her education by completing an average of 12 to 14 weeks of on the job training. During this training the newly hired freight conductor will learn the layout of his or her assigned territory, and all yards contained within that territory or terminal. Upon completion of training he or she will be tested for the depth of their newly acquired skills, and must be certified by their employer as a "Qualified" freight conductor.
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