Seasonal Conductor WMSR

Patriot Rail•Lincoln, NH

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Conductor 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.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License
2 years verifiable work experience and/or college
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.
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
Must meet and maintain color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations
Must meet and maintain all hearing requirements as described in the FRA Regulations

Nice To Haves

Railroad industry experience strongly preferred
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.
Safely 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.
Safely and professionally work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars.
Safely maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.
Safely, 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.).