Conductor/Engineer

Guardian Rail, LLC•Parkersburg, WV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Rail operates freight rail services and transportation operations, including short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites. Conductor/Engineers operate and move locomotives, railcars, and other railroad equipment in compliance with FRA, AAR, and company rules and regulations. The role includes safely operating freight trains, coordinating with conductors and crew members, switching and assembling trains, inspecting equipment and track conditions, and completing required reports and forms. Employees may also be cross-trained for other rail-related work, including minor track repair, locomotive servicing, and general labor. This position is based at BIP Railroad in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Work is performed outdoors in varied weather and around locomotives and other equipment, with exposure to noise, vibration, dust, pollen, chemicals, moving equipment, uneven ground, heights, and periods of extreme heat or cold. The role involves heavy physical work, including lifting up to 100 pounds, frequent bending, reaching, and climbing. A pre-employment physical and drug screen are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
FRA 240 and 242 Certification.
Two years of work experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing work environment and in outdoor conditions.
Ability to perform heavy work, including lifting up to 100 pounds and frequent or constant bending, reaching, and climbing.
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 and equipment.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Vision of at least 20/40 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 and signs.

Nice To Haves

Three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Perform work safely and efficiently, wearing required personal protective equipment.
Operate locomotives and trains, primarily freight trains, in compliance with applicable railroad rules and safety requirements.
Interpret train orders and railroad rules and demonstrate competency through written tests.
Monitor locomotive speed, brakes, and gauges, and observe track conditions for anomalies such as broken rails, defective switches, and weather-related problems.
Inspect railcars and train equipment in compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations, including 49 CFR requirements.
Work as a conductor or with conductors to obtain information about train movement and track authority, and act on instructions received through various forms of communication.
Report train stops, accidents, unscheduled stops, and delays, and explain relevant circumstances.
Assemble and switch trains according to work orders and service customers accurately.
Coordinate train and railcar movements, using lantern, hand, flag, or radio signals to direct starting, stopping, backing up, and setting or releasing air brakes.
Observe, interpret, and relay signals and other indications affecting train movement.
Operate track switches, visually checking their condition and direction; apply or release hand brakes as needed.
Read and understand rule books, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions, and other written material.
Prepare daily reports and switch lists, manually or by computer, and complete forms such as train orders and inspection forms.
Inspect train and equipment condition while in motion and when stationary.
Couple air and electrical connections between locomotives when making up trains.
Cross-train for other rail-related duties, including minor track repair, locomotive servicing, and general labor.