Engineer-Conductor

The Engineer-Conductor is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of SMART passenger trains, courteous and professional interaction with passengers, and inspection of fares.

This position is a dual-certified position consolidating the responsibilities of an Engineer and a Conductor into a single dual-certified classification. This position is responsible for the operation of SMART Passenger trains in accordance with SMART and Federal Rail Administration (FRA) rules, operating procedures, and guidelines. Operation of trains will be under the direction of an on-duty Controller-Supervisor, either according to a current schedule or as an unscheduled extra, and on a revenue or non-revenue basis.

Engineer This position will be responsible for the safety of customers, equipment, fellow staff members and the general public during operation of the train, and for the enforcement of SMART’s fare collection system through the inspection of fare payment instruments under a proof-of-payment fare collection system. Enforcement of other SMART rules and ordinances will also be required of this position.

This position will make announcements when required, and will be responsible for communicating appropriate and pertinent information to Operations Central Control, customers, supervisors, and others designated to receive such information. The responsibilities of this position can vary on a daily basis with some incumbents responsible for the Engineer duties while other incumbents will be responsible for the Conductor duties. SMART reserves the right to assign Engineer-Conductor duties as needed to fulfill operational needs or in an emergency situation.

This position will also be responsible for incidental housekeeping and cleaning of trains at terminals.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the typical functions of the job.

• Inspects and prepares trains for operation, and/or reports vehicle defects found during routine vehicle inspection to the appropriate staff in order to ensure safe, serviceable
• Operates trains according to schedules in full compliance with all applicable operating and safety
• Is in overall charge of the train, interacts with passengers, enforces the SMART fare ordinance, and other SMART rules and ordinances, and coordinates with first responder incident commanders under emergency conditions.
• Prepare incident reports, as well as testify in court when subpoenaed.
• Acts as liaison with first responders.
• Complies with rules governing responses to SMART's cab and wayside signals
• Between trips, and during paid time between parts of runs, performs other duties as assigned, including cleaning or sweeping out trains, assisting passengers, handling delivery of internal SMART mail, and other operations-related
• Monitors cab console and radio communications to ensure that trains are operating in full compliance with all applicable rules and Control Supervisor instructions.
• Observes passengers entering and exiting train doors for any safety or security
• Detects any boarding or alighting problems and takes corrective
• Answers customer inquiries and maintains a courteous and friendly demeanor with all customers.
• Ensures proper operation of automatic on-board public announcement system, and, if necessary, makes on-board or exterior announcements, and special announcements as necessary or as requested by Operations Central Control.
• Performs switching, make-up, and break-up of passenger trains, as well as ground tasks such as coupling and uncoupling of passenger trains, making, and breaking air and electrical connections, and operating track switches.
• Takes procedural and/or necessary action during emergencies such as evacuating passengers, administering CPR, AED, and first aid, and/or using a fire extinguisher during emergencies.
• Notifies Operations Central Control of any trespassing or emergency situations on or near right-of-way, or of service disruption, requesting appropriate additional instruction or assistance as required.
• Reports observed defects and unsafe conditions regarding tracks, switches, signals, and other related conditions that may affect the safe movement of trains.
• Reports observed equipment failures and malfunctions of a mechanical or electrical nature to Operations Central Control.
• Produces written reports of witnessed incidents, accidents or unusual circumstances that affect the safe movement of trains or the condition of SMART property.
• Troubleshoots mechanical and electronic problems in service, working with Controller-Supervisors and Vehicle Maintenance personnel to isolate problems, take corrective action, and restore service as quickly as possible.
• Maintains required work activity logs and Hours-of-Service records.
• Uses a variety of communications equipment, including public address system,…