Conductor/Engineer - FRRR

Patriot Rail•Bennett, CO

61d

About The Position

The primary function of the Locomotive Engineer is to maintain responsibility over the physical operation and safety of the locomotive. All train crew employees are responsible for strict adherence to safety guidelines and for completing their duties with integrity and professionalism. This position will also assist in the transloading operations on an as needed basis.

Requirements

Verifiable High School diploma/GED or 2 years relative experience in lieu of degree;
18 years of age or older;
Valid Driver's License;
2 years verifiable work experience and/or college; railroad industry experience strongly preferred;
Must pass all required assessments.
Must pass a background screening;
Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol;
No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years;
Knowledge of and skills in using hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, etc. and skills in using power tools and hydraulic equipment, including portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, power drills;
Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position;
Position requires flexible work schedule and the need to work overtime on occasion; and
Must report to work as called on a 24-hour schedule.
Verbal Comprehension - Understands oral and written communications (both general and technical).
Communication Skills - Provides clear instructions/directions. Listens and adheres to operations and management guidance.
Reasoning Skills - Demonstrates high level of skill to effectively use his/her problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Time Management - Values and manages time effectively. Effectively prioritizes, manages, and organizes workload and broad range of activities.
Excellent Interpersonal Skills - Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse personalities.
Exceptional Organizational Skills - Demonstrates high level of organization.
Resourcefulness - Ability to find innovate ways to overcome obstacles, problems, and unforeseen/challenging situations.
Must meet and maintain color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations; and
Must meet and maintain all hearing requirements as described in the FRA Regulations.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience reading and comprehending safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals;

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA);
Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew;
Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures;
Accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone;
Accurately read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists;
Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses;
Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars;
Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety;
Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems;
Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions;
Accurately and quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.);
Maintain responsibility for safe and efficient operation of the locomotive;
Perform manipulation of throttle and brake controls as well as interpreting gauges and controls;
Manipulate valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab;
Apply and release handbrakes;
Ascend and descend steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment;
Takes directions from conductors and brakemen;
Line switches;
Perform maintenance services to the locomotive (brake shoes, oil, sand and fuel);
Comply with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding the operation of the train.;
Comply with all federal regulations regarding the operation of the train air brakes;
Perform any additional duties as assigned by operations and/or management.
Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Understand and review instructions and effectively communicate these instructions with locomotive engineer and train crew
Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone
Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy coupler knuckles or air brake hoses
Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
Quickly and accurately respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays sound, light, picture, etc.)
Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
Other duties as assigned