Railroad Conductor Technology

Overview

Delivery: Daytime Classes
Start: January, March, August or October (7 weeks), Full-Time
Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

Railroad Conductor Technology - Certificate

Program Data Sheet

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Major Description

This program prepares students to serve as railroad conductors in the railway industry, which is critical to our nation’s livelihood. Retirement rates of current conductors promise excellent job opportunities. DCTC formed partnerships with Canadian Pacific Railway, Union Pacific Railroad and many other regional and short lines to develop a curriculum that puts graduates on the fast track to employment in the industry.

Admissions Requirements or Prerequisites

In addition to the requirements on the Admissions Checklist, program applicants must comply with the following:

Minimum age of 18
H.S. diploma or GED
Criminal background check
No felonies
No DUIs within two years, only one within 5 years
Medical exam
Pass color blindness test
Vision and hearing acuity
Approval by physician to perform on the job
Pass drug test
U.S. citizen or social security number
Pass fitness test

Industry Partners

Twin Cities & Western Railroad, Union Pacific, Red River Valley & Western Railroad, Canadian Pacific Railway, Progressive Rail Inc., Minnesota Commercial Railway, Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad, Northern Plains Railroad, Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad and Northern Lines Railway.

Start Dates

January 14, 2013
March 25, 2013
August 26, 2013
October 21, 2013

Work Environment

Railroad conductors oversee train routes, movements and car switching through a range of duties, including the relay of signals for safe train movements. Conductors work irregular hours, including holidays, weekends, days and nights for shifts up to 12 hours. Constantly alert to changing conditions, they are trained to act safely and responsibly.