Conductor​/Engineer

Location: Hallock

Now Hiring: Conductor/Engineer

Summary

Northern Plains Rail Services is seeking a safety-focused Conductor/Engineer to support rail operations through the safe movement, inspection, and operation of locomotives and rail cars. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a demanding outdoor, industrial environment with varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe locomotive operations, switching, and train assembly/disassembly
• Inspect locomotives, rail cars, couplings, air hoses, and brakes to ensure FRA and company compliance
• Communicate effectively with train crews, dispatchers, and operations management via radio and other approved methods

Interested? See full job description below.

Company: Northern Pains Railroad, Inc.

Business Unit: ALL

Department: Industrial Switching

Schedule: Varies. Weekend duty, on-call, & overtime

Summary:

The Conductor/Engineer receives, relays, and /or acts upon oral or written instructions, to ensure proper placement of locomotives and cars.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities are, but are not limited to:

• Knows and understands the requirements of FRA & OSHA/MSHA Rules and Regulations.
• Oral communication via train radio with Operations Manager and train crews.
• Perform switching, assembling, and disassembling trains.
• Perform safe operations of the locomotive.
• Properly and safely engage/release hand brakes and operate rail yard switches.
• Inspect couplings and air hoses to ensure they are securely fastened.
• Attend rules and safety classes and ensure all rules are followed as directed by the Company, FRA, and other governing agencies.
• Inspects freight cars, locomotives, and other equipment to ensure compliance with FRA and Company rules.
• Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brake lines or in main reservoirs.
• Utilizes/understand hand signals, two-way radios, and cell phones for communication with other train crew members and dispatchers.
• Inspect locomotives before, during, and after each run to check fuel levels, supplies, and mechanical problems.
• Prepare accurate reports as required by the Company, FRA, and other governing agencies.
• Any other duties assigned by the Company.
• Will perform work on Northern Plains Railroad as directed.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of FRA requirements is specific to the operation and movement of trains.
• Self-motivated.
• Basic problem solving and root cause analytics.
• Interpersonal skills: ability to solve conflicts; ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to speak and write clearly and informatively.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and approach others in a tactful manner.
• Communicate with customers and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to react well under pressure in high-stressed situations; accept responsibility for own actions.
• Dependability and follow-through on commitments, consistently at work on time.
• Observe all safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to judge the speed and distances of objects or moving parts.
• Strong attention to detail and safety procedures; ability to maintain focus for the entirety of the shift.
• Ability to build harmonious relationships with your colleagues, customers, and supervisors.

• Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform on uneven or slippery surfaces, platforms, ladders, and equipment in all weather and temperature conditions. Most of the day could be spent standing on foot.
  
  Eye/hand coordination, hand/feet dexterity and grasping hand tools, materials & equipment is required. The employee is frequently required to perform manual labor & physical activities that require considerable use of the whole body, such as standing and lifting from various levels.
• Additional physical demands are listed in the chart below.

Environmental:

• Continuous:
  Exposure to and works in hot/cold temperatures, on-call, works outside, exposure to noise, vibration, walk on uneven or slippery surface, works with others, moving machinery & shift work.
• Frequent:
  Exposure to dust/smoke & fumes/odors/grease/oil & stands on concrete.
• Occasional:
  Exposure to electrical hazards, travel required & works in wet conditions.
• Rare:
  Works in cramped quarters, works inside, works alone,…