Locomotive Engineer

Locomotive Engineer

Job Description:

Locomotive Engineers are responsible for safely operating a diesel‑electric locomotive and facilitating the safe and timely movement of freight via rail within an industrial park/rail terminal.

TGS offers a competitive compensation & benefits package to include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k with Match, Railroad Retirement, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time.

• Inspect locomotives and perform running maintenance before operation.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic documentation and prepare necessary materials as required.
• Observe and comply with all company policies, railroad rules and regulations pertaining to safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor.

• Locomotive Engineer certification issued in accordance with 49 CFR, Part 240.
• Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment background/driving record screening.
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment medical screening and physical assessment.

• The capacity to engage in physically demanding tasks including: standing stationary for prolonged periods, walking over undulating terrain for the duration of a shift, bending, stooping, kneeling, pulling, climbing a railcar ladder and/or locomotive steps, and maintaining balance while riding rail equipment over varying distances.
• Normal color vision, enabling the detection and interpretation of various visual color signage and displays.
• Adequate depth perception to accurately assess the speed and distance of rail equipment in assigned work location.
• Manual dexterity to frequently perform coordinated hand movements - grasping, pulling, placing, moving.
• The strength capacity to push, pull, lift and carry objects up to 50lbs. in weight.
• The capability to audibly detect sounds of both a regular and irregular nature.

• This position’s essential job functions will be performed entirely outside. As such, the position will be exposed to all weather conditions - heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice.
• This position is required to work a variable work schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles.
• Frequent exposure to loud machinery.