Conductor​/Engineer; WMBR

Position: Conductor/Engineer (WMBR)

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Position Summary

The conductor/engineer position will be to control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars whether in the yard of a railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate the unloading and loading of railcars in a safe and efficient manner to service our customers. This position is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
• Inspect locomotive before run to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and all FRA requirements.
• Read switching orders from designated person.
• Observe radio and hand signals in yard or in cab and operate locomotive in accordance with railroad rules and regulations.
• Observe arm or lantern signal and move controls to move locomotive backwards or forwards to switch and couple cars; or receive starting signal and move control; such as throttle and air brakes to operate locomotive.
• Read and interpret wayside signals, track warrants and bulletins, and railroad rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety rules and regulations and time schedule.
• Talk to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information.
• Confere with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.
• May assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operations.
• Turn hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake and tie handbrakes.
• Observe track to detect obstructions.
• Inspect locomotive after run to detect damaged or defective equipment.
• Maintain records: number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched.
• May coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower.
• Raise coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars.
• Throw track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signal Engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals or radio.
• Climb ladder to top of car, ride atop cars, and turn hand wheel to set brakes or to control the speed of the car when it has been shunted.
• Connect air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force.
• Walk along tops of cars and peer down between them to inspect couplings, air hoses, and journal boxes.
• Set warning signals, such as flares, flags, lanterns, or torpedoes at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains.
• Sit or ride in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members.
• Make minor repairs to couplings, air hoses and journal boxes, and report any equipment requiring major repairs.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

Requirements and Experience

• High school education or general education development (GED).
• Conductor certifications valid through FRA.
• At least 1-year job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
• Ability to pass training and required testing.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to perform duties that require heavy lifting.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to recognize problems.
• Knowledge of Roadway Protection Rules.
• Broad understanding of railroad operations.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment Used

• Hammers, ratchets, chisel, pry bar, wrenches, and brushes.
• PPE: hard hat, vest, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, steel-toed boots.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industry

• Truck Transportation

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