Conductor​/Engineer GTRA

Summary of Position

The primary function of the Conductor is to maintain responsibility over the physical operation and safety of the locomotive. All train crew employees are responsible for strict adherence to safety guidelines and for completing their duties with integrity and professionalism.

• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
• Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew.
• Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures.
• Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
• Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.
• Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses.
• Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
• Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.
• Make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions.
• Respond quickly to visual symbols, signals and displays.

• Maintain responsibility for safe and efficient operation of the locomotive.
• Manipulate throttle and brake controls and interpret gauges and controls.
• Manipulate valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab.
• Apply and release handbrakes efficiently.
• Ascend and descend steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment.
• Take directions from conductors and brakemen.
• Line switches.
• Perform maintenance services to the locomotive (brake shoes, oil, sand and fuel).
• Comply with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding the operation of the train.
• Comply with all federal regulations regarding the operation of the train air brakes.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by operations and/or management.

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License.
• 2 years verifiable work experience and/or college; railroad industry experience strongly preferred.
• Must pass all required assessments.
• Must pass a background screening.
• Must pass random testing for drugs and/or alcohol as required by federal regulations.
• No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years.
• Knowledge of and skills in using hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, and skills in using power tools and hydraulic equipment, including portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, power drills.
• Prefer experience reading and comprehending safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position.
• Position requires flexible work schedule and the need to work overtime on occasion.
• Must report to work as called on a 24-hour schedule.

• Verbal Comprehension – Understands oral and written communications (both general and technical).
• Communication Skills – Provides clear instructions/directions. Listens and adheres to operations and management guidance.
• Reasoning Skills – Demonstrates high level of skill to effectively use problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Time Management – Values and manages time effectively. Prioritizes, manages, and organizes workload and broad range of activities.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills – Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse personalities.
• Exceptional Organizational Skills – Demonstrates high level of organization.
• Resourcefulness – Ability to find innovative ways to overcome obstacles, problems, and unforeseen/challenging situations.

Locomotive Engineers must meet and maintain the following physical requirements:
- Meet and maintain color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations; and
- Meet and maintain all hearing requirements as described in the FRA Regulations.
The physical nature of the work…