Locomotive Engineer

Keolis Canada • Somerville, MA

7d • $43 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to operate MBTA commuter rail trains safely and efficiently throughout the network. At Keolis, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission — We Imagine, We Care, We Commit — is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance. You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance. To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

Requirements

• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels including both internal and external staff.
• Although a driver’s license is not required, applicants with a driver’s license must provide a certified copy of their motor vehicle driving record from the chief of the state driver’s licensing agency in which the applicant was last issued a license, and any license(s) issued or reissued from other state(s) within the preceding 60 months.
• Motor vehicle records must be void of any drug and alcohol violations within the previous 36 months.
• Must have high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Prior railroad operating experience.
• If selected, incumbent will be required to successfully complete Engineer Training as follows: Individuals not previously certified as Class 1 Train Service Engineers: 6-8 weeks classroom; followed by extensive qualifying and on-the-job training; paid at the student training rate until incumbent achieves certification as a Class 1 Train Service Engineer.
• Incumbents are subject to periodic medical examinations including random drug alcohol screenings.
• Must sign a release of records authorizing all previous railroad employers to provide KCS with background information, if applicable.
• In accordance with FRA regulations, previous railroad service records must be void of any drug and alcohol violations within the previous 60 months.
• Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment physical to include drug screen, sleep apnea screening, audiogram & color vision screening.
• Employment contingent upon receiving a favorable background check.
• Must be capable of operating hand and foot controls simultaneously.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs to board and disembark from equipment.
• Must be able to think independently and make timely and critical decisions under stressful situations.
• Must meet the minimum standards for visual acuity: For distant viewing either: (i) Distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses (ii) Distant visual acuity separately corrected to at least 20/40 (Snellen) with corrective lenses and distant binocular acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without corrective lenses; A field of vision of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye; and, The ability to recognize and distinguish between the colors of railroad signals as demonstrated by successfully completing tests.
• Ability to perform all duties mentioned above.

Nice To Haves

• Some college or vocational training is preferred.
• Class 1 certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate various equipment, such as throttle and airbrakes, while monitoring signals and other devices to safely and efficiently transport passengers.
• Perform required tests and make inspections of equipment and air-brakes as required.
• Make timely and critical decisions under stressful situations to safeguard lives and property.
• Think and function independently while maintaining alertness, situational awareness, and vigilance.
• Involves working alone and apart in physical isolation while integrating activities with others.
• Maintain alertness, awareness, vigilance, and responsibility.
• Have effective verbal communication skills in the performance of work.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance, compliance, and safe work record.
• Complete monthly vehicle reports as required by the MBTA.
• Comply with all related safety rules and procedures and report all hazards as required.
• Attend and participate in all assigned meetings and trainings, specifically safety and security related.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.

What This Job Offers

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