Conductor FSRR

Patriot Rail•Fort Smith, AR

22d

About The Position

As a Conductor, you will be responsible for overseeing train crews, facilitating the loading/unloading of freight and the general makeup/breakdown of train cars. All train crew employees are responsible for strict adherence to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety guidelines and for completing their duties with integrity and professionalism. This position is employed by an affiliated company of Patriot Rail.

Requirements

Verifiable High School diploma/GED
18 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License
2 years verifiable work experience and/or college. Previous rail industry experience strongly preferred.
No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years
Outside work experience
Experience working on an on-call basis
Experience working varying shift schedules
Experience operating heavy equipment
Mechanical experience
Verbal comprehension
Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.
Communication skills
Provide clear instructions/directions.
Reasoning skills
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Time Management
Values time and manages time effectively. Effectively prioritizes and can manage a broad range of activities
Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds
Reach/handle/finger/feel
Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places
Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time
Walk long distances over uneven terrain
Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
Must meet color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations
Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work, including on-call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, with extended periods of time away from home and short rest between assignments in accordance with the hours of service regulation
Work hours may be based on seniority - new hires will work primarily nights, weekends, and holiday
Must report to work as called on a 24-hour schedule.
Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination
Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
Must pass all required assessments
Must pass a background screening
May require a post-offer medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test
Strict disciplinary policy regarding inability to report to work within proper time frame, or failure to accept a call for work
Advance to engineer position when required, based on seniority
Work outside in all weather conditions.

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
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 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
Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.)
Additional duties as assigned.