Conductor/Engineer

Guardian Rail, LLC•Winfield, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Rail operates freight rail services, transportation services, railcar repair facilities, running repair agents, short line railroads, and contract switching and transloading sites. Conductor/Engineers operate and move locomotives, railcars, and other railroad equipment in compliance with applicable FRA, AAR, and company rules and regulations. The position works outdoors in varied conditions and requires adherence to safety procedures and use of required personal protective equipment. The role includes operating trains and locomotives, conducting switching and train assembly, inspecting railcars and equipment, communicating movement instructions, and completing required reports and forms. Employees may be cross-trained for other rail-related work, including minor track repair, locomotive servicing, and general labor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
FRA 240 and 242 certifications.
At least two years of work experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing work environment and in all outdoor working conditions.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and frequently or constantly bend, reach, and climb.
Excellent eye-hand coordination and ability to grasp and operate common and specialized hand tools.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, walk longer distances, and maintain balance on uneven or slippery ground or equipment.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
At least 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Average hearing threshold of 40 decibels or better in the better ear at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz, aided or unaided.
Ability to recognize and distinguish colors displayed by signals, signs, and similar indicators.
Ability to follow standard safety procedures, remain alert, and take precautions to avoid injury or health problems.

Nice To Haves

Three years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform work safely and efficiently and wear required personal protective equipment.
Operate locomotives and trains, primarily freight trains, in compliance with applicable rules and safety requirements.
Interpret train orders and railroad rules and pass written tests verifying competency.
Monitor locomotive speed, brakes, gauges, and track conditions; identify anomalies such as broken rails, defective switches, and weather-related problems.
Inspect railcars in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations, including 49 CFR, and inspect train and equipment conditions while moving and while stationary.
Work as a conductor or with conductors to obtain information about train movement and track authority, and act on instructions received through various communication methods.
Provide information about train stops and report and explain accidents, unscheduled stops, and delays.
Assemble and switch trains according to work orders and service customers without errors.
Conduct railcar and train movements, signaling crew members by lantern, hand or flag signals, or radio to start, stop, back up, and set or release air brakes.
Observe, interpret, and relay arm, lantern, radio, and other signals affecting train movement.
Operate track switches, visually check switch condition and direction, and apply or release hand brakes as required.
Read and understand rule books, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions, and other written materials.
Prepare daily reports and switch lists, manually or by computer, and complete forms including train orders and inspection forms.
Couple air and electrical connections between locomotives when making up trains, as needed.
Cross-train and perform other rail-related duties, including minor track repair, locomotive servicing, and general labor.