Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway | Brakemen/Conductors (WLE-0063)

Recruiting at Transtar LLC•Brewster, OH

21h

About The Position

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (W&LE) is one of the largest regional railroads in the United States and the largest in Ohio, operating 840 miles of track across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. W&LE runs 98 locomotives, moves more than 140,000 carloads annually, and supports operations through seven major rail yards and a 120,000 square foot locomotive and car repair facility. The railroad serves over 110 customers through a diverse fleet of 1,400 owned or leased railcars and hauls a wide range of commodities including steel, petroleum products, aggregates, chemicals, coal, lumber, paper, and plastics. With connections to three Class I railroads, Canadian National, CSX, and Norfolk Southern, and fourteen regional and short line partners, W&LE offers flexible routing and competitive service options. Founded in 1871 and headquartered in Brewster, Ohio since 1913, the company continues its long legacy with seven day a week interchange operations and 24/7 customer support, delivering dependable, efficient service rooted in both regional heritage and modern capability. We are seeking dedicated individuals to train as Brakemen/Conductors.

Requirements

Travel is required
Must be willing and able to work any hours at any location on the railroad in OH and PA.
Must be able to report to work two hours after notification
May have to drive long distances to get to work; this travel is at the employee’s own expense. To see a map of our railroad, visit www.wlerwy.com
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
W&LE is a drug-free workplace and maintains a zero tolerance policy
Employees are subject to pre-employment and frequent drug and alcohol testing
A DUI or OVI conviction within the last three years will disqualify you from consideration for this position
All positions require pre-employment background verification, physical, and drug/alcohol screen

Responsibilities

Obtaining information from the dispatcher, yardmaster, or other personnel in person, in writing, or by communication devices including radio and telephone
Observe, interpret, and relay hand and lantern signals, and they use radio communication
Operate track switches and derails in order to change the route of trains within yards or on the road
Frequently climb ladders on freight cars, operate hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses, inspect freight cars, and observe and monitor track conditions
Get on and off moving equipment
Ride moving cars by hanging on grab irons or ladders, sometimes for extended periods of time
Judge and control the speed and clearance distance of cars
Prepare required reports and read and interpret work orders and instructions
Employees must be also able to sit for extended periods of time, reach overhead to lift objects, and meet hearing and vision acuity standards
Work safely at all times in compliance with all safety and operating rules