Conductor Engineer

Travero • Cedar Rapids, IA

12h • $38 - $48

About The Position

At Travero, we believe there is always a way to get to YES ; that innovative thinking can overcome any challenge; that being a good partner means delivering – every time; that silos are something you see out the window, not at the office; and that success requires agility and ambitious action. With experts in freight brokerage, rail and barge terminal services, warehouse management and transloading, Travero gives customers a one-stop shop for customized supply chain solutions so they can focus on the thing they care about most - growing their business. Travero, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy, is a logistics solutions company with more than 100 years of experience in freight management and delivery. Job Description Job Summary This position is responsible for managing and/or operating freight trains safely and efficiently while adhering to railway and Federal Railroad Administration rules and procedures. Work is performed on an irregular 40 hour week with two scheduled consecutive days off. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions – including snow, ice, rain, cold and heat. Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats and/or hearing protection is worn where required. What you will do Responsible for the safety, mechanical function and protection of trains and observance of all rules to ensure safe transportation of cargo. This includes responsibility for the safe and efficient operating of the locomotive. Performs work on and around freight cars, locomotives and other heavy equipment. Places cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown on trains in a rail yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Responsible for proper communication to ensure the safe movement of trains, freight cars and locomotives. This includes communication via hand signals and/or radio. Additional requirements include learning and use of electronic devices for entering car movement, verifying GCOR and rules. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• This job is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug and alcohol testing (CFR 49, Part 219), and is subject to drug testing according to said regulations.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and assume accountability for high-stress scenarios and situations.
• Employee must comply with 35 minute residency requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working rotating shifts or shift work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety, mechanical function and protection of trains and observance of all rules to ensure safe transportation of cargo.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operating of the locomotive.
• Performs work on and around freight cars, locomotives and other heavy equipment.
• Places cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown on trains in a rail yard, industrial plant, or similar location.
• Responsible for proper communication to ensure the safe movement of trains, freight cars and locomotives.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation days, sick days, holidays
• Healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• This position is eligible for Federal Railroad Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED