Seasonal Conductor WMSR Job Dover area,New Hampshire USA,Transportation

Description

Granite State Scenic Railway - (WMSR) Lincoln, NH 03251, USA

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conductor:

To always ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA);
To always review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew;
To always inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures;
To accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone;
To accurately read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists;
To safely 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;
To safely and professionally work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars;
To always safely maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety;
To comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems;
To safely, quickly, and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions;
To accurately and quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.);

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

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;
Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol;
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, etc. 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;

CORE COMPETENCIES

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 their problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Time Management – Values and manages time effectively. 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.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Locomotive Engineers must meet and maintain the following physical requirements:

Must meet and maintain color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations;
Must meet and maintain all hearing requirements as described in the FRA Regulations.

The physical nature of the work will vary from day to day based on operational needs; however, the job requires that the incumbent be able to perform the following non-exhaustive list: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Employees in this position may work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places.

Employees will walk long distances over uneven terrain. Heavy work requires occasional lifting, carrying,…