Job Details

Salary: 64,800

Summary Description:
Our Conductor/Engineers are responsible for the operation and movement of locomotives and railcars
and other railroad equipment in full compliance with all FRA, AAR, and company rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform work in a safe efficient manner and wear all required PPE while performing job duties.
• Must be able to operate locomotives, interpret train orders, railroad rules, and pass written
tests to verify competency.
• Monitors the speed, brakes, and other gauges to make sure the ride is smooth and is operating
correctly.
• Monitors track conditions for anomalies (such as broken rails, defective switches, and weather-
related problems), inspects railcars in compliance with Federal Railroad Administration
regulations of 49 CFR.
• Responsible for safely and efficiently operating locomotives and trains (of primarily freight
railcars).
• Works as a conductor, or with conductors to obtain information related to train movement and
track authority, acts on instructions received by means of various communication.
• Provides information on train stops, reports, and explains accidents and unscheduled stops and
delays.
• Assemble/Switch trains per work orders, and service customers with zero errors.
• Operate locomotives in a safe efficient manner in compliance with GCOR, ABTH, and Safety
Book.
• Conducts the movement of rail cars and train movements; signals crew member(s) for
movement of the engine or train using lantern, hand and/or flag signals, or radio to indicate
when to start, stop, and back up or set and release air brakes.
• Observes, interprets, and relays arm, lantern, or radio signals and all other indications affecting
the movement of a train.
• Operates track switches (visually checks switch condition and direction) to change the direction
of the engine or cars within yard limits or on the main track; may apply or release hand brakes
to switch or perform other duties.
• Reads and understands the book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards,
safety instructions, and other written or printed material.
• Prepares required daily reports, switch lists (manually or with a computer), and fills out forms
including train orders and inspection forms.
• Inspects the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary.
• May couple air and electrical connections between locomotives when making up trains.
• Will be cross-trained to do other rail-related duties, such as but not limited to minor track
repair, servicing locomotives, and General Labor.

Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• FRA 240 and 242 Certification

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Two years of work experience; three years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment with all outdoor working
conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position involves performing heavy work, lifting (up to 100 pounds), frequent or constant bending,
reaching, and climbing. Must have excellent eye-hand coordination as well as the ability to grasp. Able
to operate common and specialized hand tools in performing assigned tasks. Must be able to stand or
sit for extended periods of time; walking about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for longer
distances; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or moving about on
uneven and/or slippery ground or equipment.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment Physical and Drug Screen. Must pose at least 20/40 in each eye
with or without corrective lenses. An average hearing threshold (in the better ear) of 40 decibels at 500
HZ 1000 HZ and 2000 HZ, aided or unaided. Must be able to recognize and distinguish colors displayed
by signals, signs, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The location of work performed (out-of-doors) and the tools and material used in the surrounding
workplace, expose the incumbent to the following conditions on a regular basis; Weather, noise (from
Locomotives, air compressors, and other noisy equipment), vibrations, dust, pollen (seasonal exposure
to ragweed and other vegetation).
The job requires the individual to follow standard safety procedures, be alert, and take necessary
precautions (e.g., wearing/using protective clothes and equipment) to avoid injuries or health problems
that may result from:
-- walking on irregular ground
-- climbing railcars
-- exposure to irritants/chemicals
-- working on/around moving equipment and other types of equipment
-- working at heights and elevations.
-- exposure to extreme cold and heat for periods of more than one hour.
-- subject to noise; loud enough to cause a worker to shout to be heard.