Rail Operations Engineer/Conductor

Akima, LLC•Lusby, MD

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer/Conductor works under the supervision and at the direction of the Rail Operations Supervisor. The engineer/conductor is a railway professional responsible for the safe operation, security, and movement of a passenger or freight train. They manage crew, oversee cargo/passengers, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and coordinate with the engineer.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Conductor
Minimum of two (2) years commercial railroad experience, and/or a minimum of three (3) years government rail crew experience, or a valid locomotive engineer certification.
Must be able to successfully complete the Locomotive Engineer Certification and Recertification course and maintain Locomotive Operator's license.
Must be able to complete online Container Inspection for Commercial and Military Intermodal Containers, MIL HDBK 138A.
Attendance and award of 88U military occupational specialty.
Must be able to obtain Forklift license for all equipment (4K to 50K)
Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result, obtain and maintain a CAC.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

A working knowledge of the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), AR 56-3 Management of Army Rail Equipment, TC 55-88-1 Rail Handbook for Air brake and Train handling Rules, and TEA PAM 55-19 Tie-down Handbook for Rail Movements.
A working knowledge of Diesel-Electric engines, electrical systems, air systems and other components specifically attributed to Locomotives.

Responsibilities

Ensure the train operates within safety rules, managing speed restrictions, and handling emergency procedures in accordance with GCOR and ABTH.
Manages the makeup of the train, switching cars, and coordinates the movements in the rail yard and main lines.
Controls movement of engine and train by use of hand-held radios and hand signals with full responsibility for determining the next placement of engine and car, coordinating the whole train movement-spotting, re-spotting, and counting activities.
Break down train deliveries in yard, reclassifying, switching, and spotting cars to designated locations.
Maintains records such as location, time, and number of cars spotted (Conductor's car record book).
Build trains, switching, placement, and classification of cars and the safe operation of the train.
Instructs engineers and brakemen, as required, in the safety regulations and conveys orders to them on safety.
Instructs and inspects personnel on SDDC TEA MI 55-19, Tiedown Instructions for Rail Movements.
Performs organizational maintenance on locomotives as directed.
Performs preventive maintenance on track switches and grade crossings as required, for example the cleaning of leaves and other debris from switch points, oiling and greasing of switches and removing dirt and gravel from grade crossings.
Will be required to occasionally work an uncommon tour of duty including nights, weekends, and holidays at Fort Sill, OK and other remote sites such as Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, and Kansas.
Other duties as assigned.