Locomotive Engineer

Brightline Trains•Miami, FL

About The Position

Your Purpose: As an essential member of the Transportation team, you will operate our trains from throughout the Florida Corridor. This includes ensuring that the train operates safely, efficiently and on schedule; while monitoring the speed, brakes and other functions to make sure the ride is smooth and timely for our guests. You play a key role in the success of Brightline. If you’re a people-person looking for a role where you’ll be empowered to own your zone, inspired to learn, and have the confidence to bounce back from setbacks, this is the perfect opportunity! Your Role: Operate locomotives to transport guests and provide the highest level of ride comfort. Perform set procedures prior to starting train operation, including reviewing daily special instructions, train makeup, restrictions and tonnage. Inspect Brightline locomotives for operational readiness verifying levels of adequate fuel, sand, water, and other supplies, check mechanical functions, completing inspection checklists. Check to ensure proper brake examination, inspections and tests are conducted as may be required by federal regulations and company standards. Interpret train orders, signals and railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives and process multiple inputs while remaining constantly focused and eliminating distractions. Receive starting signals from Passenger Conductors/Train Managers, move hand-operated controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive diesel-electric locomotives. Monitor gauges, meters and safety devices that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, system air pressures including cab signal and PTC (Positive Train Control) systems. Observe tracks to detect obstructions and maintain visual capabilities to anticipate operating problems as required. Remains prepared for and constantly alert to unusual conditions or circumstances. Frequently speak with Passenger Conductors/Train Managers and Train Dispatchers to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays or oncoming trains. Communicates signals, warnings and additional information to other train personnel. Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following safety protocols. Inspect, identify and record locomotive defects and trip irregularities, following procedures and notify appropriate parties. Prepare reports regarding any issues encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, delays or any issues affecting guests. Drive Brightline vehicle to/from yard to station as needed Monitor and review all Brightline communication channels, including our company intranet, bConnected, during work hours to ensure all company and department communications and notifications are promptly reviewed. Please note that this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the teammate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

You are a Certified Conductor (CFR title 49, Part 242) with a minimum of 2 years of total railroad experience and have at least 3 months experience as a certified Conductor for Brightline or a Certified Locomotive Engineer (CFR Title 49, Part 240) with a minimum of 1 year experience.
You must be successfully trained and qualified in the FECR/Brightline Operating Rules and Physical Characteristics.
This is a physical position. You must have full mobility in seated position facing forward and to the side; physical agility to easily get off/on train equipment, manipulate between cars, bend, reach, stoop, easily and safely ride the side of trains, and lift a variety of equipment.
Our trains operate 365 day a year. You must be able to work weekends and nights and possibly more than 40 hours a week. Brightline trains will operate on a continuous, set schedule. On-call availability is a necessity.
You have sound judgment, thinking and acting independently, expressing clear and effective verbal communication skills to interact with guests, crew members, and others to ensure responsible, safe, and efficient train movements and customer service.
Strong multi-tasking abilities, strong interpersonal and communication skills-outstanding listening, verbal, written and reading comprehension.
Careful attention to detail and time management.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Ability to demonstrate self-management capabilities- Possession of self-control, trustworthiness, adaptability and conscientiousness while on the job.
Ability to learn, recall and apply technical information.
Shows accountability and dependability, and effectively demonstrates a positive attitude during stressful situations.
You make logical and prompt choices, conclusions, decisions, etc., based on information provided, especially when in emergency situations.
You must be able to pass various assessments, including but not limited to medical qualifications, knowledge and practical examinations.
History of safe driving record that meets the requirements of our Brightline Vehicle Operator Policy.
You operate with integrity, have solid work ethics and can get the job done without direct supervision.
You live and breathe the operating rules and practices including physical characteristics, safety rules, air brake rules, equipment trouble-shooting practices, and emergency procedures.
Monitor and review all Brightline communication channels, including our company intranet, bConnected, during work hours to ensure all company and department communications and notifications are promptly reviewed.

Responsibilities

Operate locomotives to transport guests and provide the highest level of ride comfort.
Perform set procedures prior to starting train operation, including reviewing daily special instructions, train makeup, restrictions and tonnage.
Inspect Brightline locomotives for operational readiness verifying levels of adequate fuel, sand, water, and other supplies, check mechanical functions, completing inspection checklists.
Check to ensure proper brake examination, inspections and tests are conducted as may be required by federal regulations and company standards.
Interpret train orders, signals and railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives and process multiple inputs while remaining constantly focused and eliminating distractions.
Receive starting signals from Passenger Conductors/Train Managers, move hand-operated controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive diesel-electric locomotives.
Monitor gauges, meters and safety devices that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, system air pressures including cab signal and PTC (Positive Train Control) systems.
Observe tracks to detect obstructions and maintain visual capabilities to anticipate operating problems as required. Remains prepared for and constantly alert to unusual conditions or circumstances.
Frequently speak with Passenger Conductors/Train Managers and Train Dispatchers to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays or oncoming trains. Communicates signals, warnings and additional information to other train personnel.
Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following safety protocols.
Inspect, identify and record locomotive defects and trip irregularities, following procedures and notify appropriate parties.
Prepare reports regarding any issues encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, delays or any issues affecting guests.
Drive Brightline vehicle to/from yard to station as needed
Monitor and review all Brightline communication channels, including our company intranet, bConnected, during work hours to ensure all company and department communications and notifications are promptly reviewed.

Benefits

Brightline is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to make a difference while making history as the only privately funded rapid rail service in the country.

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