Locomotive Engineer - LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. • Parker, AZ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you someone who thrives on precision, responsibility, and the thrill of keeping things moving? As a Locomotive Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our operations—ensuring freight gets where it needs to go safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll be trusted to operate locomotives, interpret train orders and signals, and uphold the highest standards of safety and performance. This role isn’t just about operating trains—it’s about being a key part of a team that keeps supply chains flowing and communities connected.

Requirements

• Past experience as a Locomotive Engineer or Conductor
• Ability to recognize colors and understand visual displays
• Ability to judge speed/distance of objects or moving moving parts
• Experience in a 24/7 work environment with exposure to outside weather conditions
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Possess situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety sensitive environment
• High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Valid driver’s license
• At least 18 years of age
• Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review
• Subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screening
• Background screening including criminal and motor vehicle driving history
• Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment is a plus
• Valid locomotive engineer certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Comply with all federal, state, company and other applicable safety and operational rules and regulations
• Inspect locomotive for operational readiness by making federal- and company-required checks
• Receive and review train consist, which provides the physical makeup of train and includes weights, lengths, location of loads and empties, and cars requiring special handling
• Apply knowledge of territory, including terrain, grades, curves, and grade crossings, to give prescribed warning signals and operate the train in a safe manner
• Comply with train orders, train signals, radio communications, and railroad rules and regulations to operate the locomotive in an efficient and safe manner
• Observe track to detect obstructions and anticipate operating problems, as required by federal or company rules; diagnose minor malfunctions and perform minor maintenance and servicing activities when maintenance personnel are not available
• Communicate with Conductor or Traffic-Control Personnel by radio to exchange information and instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains
• Complete required paperwork/electronic logs accurately, including hours of service data
• Conduct or actively participate in job safety briefings
• Notify proper authorities and prepare reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth
• Life Insurance
• Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• On the Job Training
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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