Brakeman​/Conductor​/Engineer - DQER

Join to apply for the Brakeman/Conductor/Engineer - DQER role at Patriot Rail

Join to apply for the Brakeman/Conductor/Engineer - DQER role at Patriot Rail

• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, 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
• Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
• Quickly respond with the hand, finger, or foot to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.)

• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of the locomotive
• Operation of locomotive, requiring full mobility in seated position facing forward and to the side
• Manipulation of throttle and brake controls and interpreting gauges and controls
• Manipulate valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab
• Apply and release handbrakes
• Ascend and descend steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment
• Takes directions from conductors and brakemen
• Line switches, coupling cars, working on freight trains, lacing air hoses, servicing the locomotive (brake shoes, oil, sand and fuel)
• Other duties as assigned, as requested or required
• Must report to work as called on a 24‑hour schedule
• Must comply with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding train operation and federal air brake regulations
• Assist locomotive engineer in managing the train and daily work, work safely and efficiently, complete work as directed by supervisors, pass all job and health examinations, perform switching, make‑up and break‑up trains, maintain accurate records of cars handled, repairs performed, and track conditions encountered, communicate with management, customer service, crew members, and connecting railroads

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• 2 years verifiable work experience
• No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years

• Outside work experience
• Experience working on an on‑call basis
• Experience working varying shift schedules
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Mechanical experience

• Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds
• Reach, handle, finger, feel
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, climb
• Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places
• Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time
• Walk long distances over uneven terrain
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
• Must meet color vision requirements as described in FRA Regulations

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety‑toe boots, or safety glasses
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work, including on‑call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, with extended periods of time away from home and short rest between assignments in accordance with the hours of service regulation
• Work hours may be based on seniority – new hires will work primarily nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must report to work as called on a 24‑hour schedule
• Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination
• Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass all required assessments
• Must pass a background screening
• May require a post‑offer medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test
• Strict disciplinary policy regarding inability to…