Seasonal Conductor WMSR

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 accurately 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, quickly and repeatedly.
• Respond to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.) swiftly and accurately.

• 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.
• Position requires flexible work 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. Effectively prioritizes, manages, and organizes workload and a 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:

• Meeting and maintaining color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations.
• Meeting and maintaining 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; the incumbent must be able to perform the following non-exhaustive list: climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, type, grasp, handle, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motion.

Employees may work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places. Employees will walk long distances over uneven terrain. Heavy work may require occasional lifting, carrying, frequent pushing and pulling of up to or greater than 80lbs. A wide range of motion is required for throwing ground and waist-level switches. Outdoor position requiring tolerance to extreme heat, cold, and wet conditions. Employees must work outside in all weather conditions and be in proximity of moving equipment, and wear appropriate PPE including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, and safety glasses.

Safety is a personal responsibility. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive notification of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.