Train Engineer

Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc.

Role:
Train Engineer

Manager:
Guest Services Supervisor - Attractions

Pay Structure (FLSA Status):
Part-time, hourly/nonexempt

Safety Sensitive:
This is a safety-sensitive position. Regardless of whether you are a medical marijuana licensee, you must receive a negative result on a 10-panel, pre-placement drug screening to include THC, prior to beginning work.

Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc. (TZMI) is a nonprofit organization driven by our mission of Connecting, Caring, Advocating for Wildlife, People, and Wild Places. From trumpeting elephants to squawking parrots, each member of our team is integral to the success of the Zoo as Green Country’s largest paid daily attraction. At Tulsa Zoo, the IDEA is a zoo for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

You will help bring the zoo to life each day, 365 days per year, caring for animals, interacting with guests, educating the public, and managing the Zoo’s grounds, operations, and facilities.

• Free family-level Tulsa Zoo membership
• 401k
• Unlimited virtual visits with a mental health professional at no cost to you
• Food, beverage, and retail discounts on zoo grounds

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of zoo trains, conducting safety checks, performing routine maintenance, and delivering the highest level of guest service at all points of contact. Train Engineers must be able to work independently, easily engage with the public, and adhere to stringent safety standards.

If you disclose different abilities, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable you to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned to you.

• Operate zoo trains, track switches, whistles, regular brakes and emergency brakes, and offer a short speech while maintaining awareness of surrounding areas and guest activity to ensure passenger and guest safety
• Conduct daily inspection of train before operating in accordance with TZMI Safety and Operations department standards
• Understand how all crossing arms, bells, and lights function and report any issues to supervisor
• Accurately judge speed and distance of moving objects
• Via radio communication, maintain awareness of the location of each train when more than one is operating, notifying the other Train Engineer at each stop and departure
• Inspect the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary
• Report any and all mechanical problems to supervisors immediately
• Troubleshoot and assist with minor train and railroad maintenance
• Write legibly to complete routine reports and other company documents
• Conduct and submit safety inspections using digital devices
• Effectively communicate and demonstrate interpersonal skills with all levels of employees in a clear and professional manner
• Collaborate with all zoo departments and consider events, construction areas, or any other factor that may affect train paths
• Monitor zoo radio to learn of emergencies or times when train operation must halt
• Complete laps around the zoo each morning before the zoo opens to ensure train and track safety
• Maintain cleanliness of train stations
• Assist passengers getting on and off the trains when needed, frequently lifting items such as strollers and wheelchairs onto the train for transport. Ensure passengers in ADA-compliant coach are properly latched
• Demonstrate and adhere to TZMI’s workplace values
• Know and follow zoo policies and procedures, including emergency protocols

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have been licensed to drive for at least one year.
• Must have a driving record free of any infractions for the past 7 years.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must successfully complete TZMI Train Engineer training program followed by a proficiency exam and evaluations.
• Must have 20/40 vision in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, and a field of…