Conductor

Florida East Coast Railway • Miami, FL

4d • $40 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

Supervise train crews on a freight train and coordinate switch engine crews. Place cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown on trains in a rail yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Paid classroom training for three (3) weeks; thereafter, new hire Conductors will continue on-the-job training in all levels of Conductor service (Yard, Local, Through Freight).
Starting pay is $29.34/hr. Salary will increase between $39.86 - $44.42/hr once qualified (after the probationary period ends) per collective bargaining agreement

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• 2 years verifiable work experience and/or college
• No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years
• Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications--both general and technical)
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity
• Applicants must have normal color vision to qualify for employment as a conductor.
• Basic Math
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Lift up to 90 pounds occasionally
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/balance/climb on an occasional basis
• Work outside in all weather conditions and on occasion at elevated heights
• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
• Walk long distances over uneven terrain
• Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places
• Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time
• Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
• Must successfully complete probationary period
• May require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass all required assessments
• Must pass a background and drug screening
• Requires a medical examination, including physical capabilities, audio and vision testing
• Must meet color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations

Nice To Haves

• Outside work experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Experience working on an on-call basis
• Experience working varying shift schedules
• Heavy equipment experience

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
• Operate locomotive equipment through the use of remote control device.
• 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.)
• Assist other employees when and where instructed

Benefits

• Paid classroom training for three (3) weeks
• On-the-job training in all levels of Conductor service (Yard, Local, Through Freight)
• Collective bargaining agreement

What This Job Offers

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