Engineer/Conductor - WW

BROE Group and it's managed affiliates•Martinsburg, WV

About The Position

The Engineer/Conductor oversees the train, freight, and crew, operating trains safely and handling train speed and movement. The role includes operating track switches, coupling and uncoupling cars, positioning cars for loading and unloading, and placing cars and engines in rail yards and on the main railroad. The Engineer/Conductor communicates with dispatchers and other personnel and acts on oral, written, or radio instructions related to switch movements and the placement or delivery of railroad cars and trains. Work must comply with company policies and procedures and Federal Railroad Administration rules and regulations. The role is expected to demonstrate the company values of safety, honesty, ownership, respect, and teamwork. The position works on a 24-hour call schedule. Hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shifts. The work environment may involve exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather, loud noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease. The job requires substantial physical activity, including lifting, pushing, pulling, gripping, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and meeting FRA vision and hearing requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–3 years of Train Services experience.
Aptitude in the Transportation field and desire to learn.
Pass post-offer job- and health-related examinations, including an operating rules examination and vision and hearing tests.
Comply with new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding train operation.
Read, comprehend, and comply with published rules, procedures, manuals, inspection checklists, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos, and other work-related information.
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Write legibly to complete routine reports and other work documents.
Communicate effectively and demonstrate interpersonal skills with employees at all levels and business associates in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to resolve issues effectively.
Demonstrate professional integrity and accountability.
Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Valid state driver’s license.
FRA Conductor certification.
FRA Locomotive Engineer certification required post hire.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, pushing, pulling, gripping, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching demands.
Meet FRA vision and hearing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Rail Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing, and/or Oil & Gas industries.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with railroad safety, operating, and FRA rules and regulations.
Move trains safely in yards and over roads.
Operate throttle and brake controls and interpret gauges and controls.
Operate valves and switches inside and outside the cab, including applying and releasing handbrakes.
Operate track switches, inspect car equipment, and use radio communications to control train movement.
Assist and instruct train crews in coupling and uncoupling cars, operating switches, and making minor railcar repairs, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses.
Remain aware of the surrounding area and suspicious activity to help ensure rail safety.
Review instructions from the Trainmaster and discuss them with the train crew.
Coordinate execution of the railcar switch list.
Communicate with yard personnel using appropriate hand signals and radio protocols.
Follow directions from conductors and brakemen.
Direct railcar and train movements, signaling crew members by lantern, hand or flag signals, or radio when to start, stop, back up, and set or release air brakes.
Observe, interpret, and relay arm, lantern, or radio signals and other indications affecting train movement.
Visually check track switch condition and direction, and operate switches to change the direction of engines or cars within yard limits or on the main railroad; apply or release hand brakes as required.
Read and understand rule books, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions, and other written or printed material.
Prepare required daily reports and switch lists, manually or by computer, and complete forms including train orders.
Inspect train and equipment condition while in motion and while stationary.
Couple air and electrical connections between locomotives when making up trains, as needed.
Judge the speed and distance of moving objects or parts and recall information required for work activities.
Report to work when called on a 24-hour schedule.
Work safely to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries.
Wear required protective equipment, including hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.