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afe and efficient manner to service our customers. This position is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*
* Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
* Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
* Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
* Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment
* Inspects locomotive before run to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and all FRA requirements.
* Reads switching orders from designated person.
* Observes radio and hand signals in yard or in cab and operates locomotive in accordance with railroad rules and regulations.
* Observes arm or lantern signal and moves controls to move locomotive backwards or forwards to switch and couple cars; or receives starting signal and moves control; such as throttle and air brakes to operate locomotive.
* Reads and interprets wayside signals, track warrants and bulletins, and railroad rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety rules and regulations and time schedule.
* Talks to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information.
* Confers with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.
* May assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operations.
* Turns hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake and tie handbrakes.
* Observes track to detect obstructions.
* Inspects locomotive after run to detect damaged or defective equipment.
* Maintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched.
* May coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower.
* Raises coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars.
* Throws track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signals Engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals or radio.
* Climbs ladder to top of car, rides atop cars, and turns hand wheel to set brakes or to control the speed of the car when it has been shunted.
* Connects air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force.
* May walk along tops of cars and peer down between them to inspect couplings, air hoses, and journal boxes.
* May set warning signals, such as flares, flags, lanterns, or torpedoes at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains.
* Sits or rides in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members.
* May make minor repairs to couplings, air hoses and journal boxes, and report any equipment requiring major repairs.
* Performs other duties as requested or required
*Requirements and Experience:*
* High school education or general education development (GED).
* Conductor certifications valid through FRA.
* At least 1-year job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
* Ability to pass training and required testing.
* Must be 18 years of age or older.
*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*
* Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
* Must have the ability to write legibly.
* Must be able to perform duties that require heavy lifting.
* Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
* Must be able to have a flexible work schedule.
* Must have the ability to recognize problems.
* Must have knowledge of Roadway Protection Rules.
* Must have a broad understanding of railroad operations.
*Work Environment:*
* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
* The team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.
*Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used:*
* Hammers, ratchets, chisel, pry bar, wrenches, and brushes.
* PPE; hard hat, vest, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, steel toed boots
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
* Signing bonus
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
* Locomotive Engineer: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Preferred)
* 240 and/or 242 Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person