Train Engineer- CRT; Trainee

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Employee Benefits:

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Employee Benefits:

Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)This position involves performing all duties and responsibilities associated with the operations of RTD Commuter Rail Vehicles (CRV) in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner. The Regional Transportation District Commuter Rail (RTDC) corridors are FRA regulated. This position is a dual-certified thereby consolidating responsibilities of FRA Certified Locomotive Engineer and Conductor.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to routine operations, special operations, coordination with security personnel in evacuation efforts during times of emergency, making public address announcements in emergency situations, and exercising prudent judgment under a variety of conditions which may occur during a given tour of duty.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulation of the Federal Drug and Alcohol policy.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of RTD, uses sound judgement at all times, works safely on the job, respects co-workers and assures the quality of services to all customers both internal and external.

Operates CRV in a safe and efficient manner according to all Regional Transportation District Commuter Rail (RTDC) Operating Rules, timetable, policies and regulations applicable to the job Accept responsibility for the safety and security of all passengers and crew members.

Provide customer service to all passengers upon request or as needed.

Reports unusual occurrences including but not limited to CRV and wayside equipment to the N Line Dispatcher and follows all traffic, safety, emergency and standard rules and operating procedure.

When required, alters CRV consist size to address the operating conditions in accordance with RTDC Operating Rules.

Performs visual inspection of CRV before beginning revenue service. Performs all required inspections, tests, procedures and completes all required paperwork. Identifies and documents equipment defects on the Daily Equipment Inspection Report.

Manually operates track switches and other wayside equipment in accordance with the RTDC Operating rules. Performs switching assignments as requested in cooperation with other departments.

Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and restores situation to normalcy with support from maintenance of equipment personnel.

Uses radio communication equipment in accordance with RTDC Operating Rules to monitor track conditions, signals, and displays.

Provides customer service information in a courteous manner and ensures trains are on time to avoid passenger delays.

Completes accident and…