Seasonal Conductor WMSR

Patriot Rail•Lincoln, NH

10d

About The Position

The primary function of the Conductor is to maintain responsibility over the physical operation and safety of the locomotive. All train crew employees are responsible for strict adherence to safety guidelines and for completing their duties with integrity and professionalism.

Requirements

18 years of age or older;
Valid Driver's License;
2 years verifiable work experience and/or college; railroad industry experience strongly preferred;
Must pass all required assessments;
Must pass a background screening;
Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol;
No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years;
Knowledge of and skills in using hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, etc. and skills in using power tools and hydraulic equipment, including portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, power drills;
Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position;
Position requires flexible work schedule

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience reading and comprehending safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals;

Responsibilities

To always ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA);
To always review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew;
To always inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures;
To accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone;
To accurately read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists;
To safely 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;
To safely and professionally work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars;
To always safely maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety;
To comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems;
To safely, quickly, and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions;
To accurately and quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.)