Passenger Conductor

Alstom•Baltimore, MD

31d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Passenger Conductor for our Baltimore, Maryland facility. In your role as a Passenger Conductor, you will: Be responsible for the safe movement of trains by adhering to applicable operating rules/practices. Oversee all on-train employees in service delivery by adhering to Bombardier’s service standards. Ensure all revenue documents are collected/verified in accordance with designated tariffs and the safety of passengers/crew by adhering to safety rules. Thinks and functions independently utilizing clear and effective verbal communication skills to interact with passengers, crew members, and others jointly responsible for safe and efficient train movements and customer service. Secures movement orders and ensures clear understanding by operating crew. Ensure pre-determined service requests are understood and carried out. Maintain understanding of operating characteristics and practices including physical characteristics, safety rules, air brake rules, electrical instructions, equipment trouble-shooting practices, and emergency procedures. Physically move between and around train cars manipulating and lifting heavy air hoses and electrical cables. Safely ride the side of train equipment, getting on and off equipment, as required. Responsible for submission of various reports to record movement delays, unusual occurrences, passenger inconveniences, and mechanical defects. Assist in boarding and detraining of passengers. Primary Activities and 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 discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone Read and understand bulletins and notices 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 Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.) Training Training will be provided in Baltimore, MD upon hire.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
18 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License
2 years verifiable work experience and/or college
No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years
Must meet color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations
Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications--both general and technical)
Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)

Nice To Haves

Outside work experience
Experience working on an on-call basis
Experience working varying shift schedules
Experience operating heavy equipment
Mechanical experience

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the safe movement of trains by adhering to applicable operating rules/practices.
Oversee all on-train employees in service delivery by adhering to Bombardier’s service standards.
Ensure all revenue documents are collected/verified in accordance with designated tariffs and the safety of passengers/crew by adhering to safety rules.
Thinks and functions independently utilizing clear and effective verbal communication skills to interact with passengers, crew members, and others jointly responsible for safe and efficient train movements and customer service.
Secures movement orders and ensures clear understanding by operating crew.
Ensures pre-determined service requests are understood and carried out.
Maintain understanding of operating characteristics and practices including physical characteristics, safety rules, air brake rules, electrical instructions, equipment trouble-shooting practices, and emergency procedures.
Physically move between and around train cars manipulating and lifting heavy air hoses and electrical cables.
Safely ride the side of train equipment, getting on and off equipment, as required.
Responsible for submission of various reports to record movement delays, unusual occurrences, passenger inconveniences, and mechanical defects.
Assist in boarding and detraining of passengers.
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 discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew
Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures
Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone
Read and understand bulletins and notices
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
Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.)