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SUMMARY OF POSITION

The primary function of the Locomotive Engineer 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

Eligible for $1,000 New Hire Bonus

To always ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA);

Job Details

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SUMMARY OF POSITION

The primary function of the Locomotive Engineer 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

Eligible for $1,000 New Hire Bonus

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.);

To safely maintain responsibility for safe and efficient operation of the locomotive;

To safely perform manipulation of throttle and brake controls as well as interpreting gauges and controls;

To safely manipulate valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab;

To safely and efficiently apply and release handbrakes;

To safely ascend and descend steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment;

To takes directions from conductors and brakemen;

To safely line switches;

To safely perform maintenance services to the locomotive (brake shoes, oil, sand and fuel);

To always comply with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding the operation of the train.;

To always comply with all federal regulations regarding the operation of the train air brakes; and

To perform any additional duties as assigned by operations and/or management.

Conductor Specific Responsibilities To Include

To safely ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

To effectively understand and review instructions and effectively communicate these instructions with locomotive engineer and train crew

To efficiently receive and transmit information by radio and telephone

To effectively 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 coupler knuckles or air brake hoses

To safely and professionally work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars

To always maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety

To comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems

To quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions

To quickly and accurately respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays sound, light, picture, etc.)

To always work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries

Other duties as assigned

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…