Conductor - Sign-on Bonus
Conductor - Certified or Entry Level Will Train (Full-Time)
Summary: In direct control of safe train movements (stopping, starting, backing, etc.), and is responsible for obeying all directions and signals from other personnel in the movement of trains.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities but are not limited to: Knows and understands the requirements of FRA Rules and Regulations. Oral communication via train radio with Operations Manager and train crews. Will ensure Daily Track Reports are accurate and both shifts are working as a team to compile information needed for the following report. Accountable for compliance of all operating rules, policies and guidelines. Must be capable of obtaining and keeping current engineer certification (FRA requirement-site specific). Read and interpret orders, schedules, and other written instructions received from the train dispatcher and discuss their contents with other crew members. Perform switching, assembling and disassembling of trains. Properly and safely engage release hand brakes and operate rail yard switches. Inspects couplings and air hoses to ensure they are securely fastened. Attend rules and safety classes and ensure all rules are followed as directed by the Company, FRA, and other governing agencies. Inspects freight cars, locomotives, and other equipment to ensure compliance with FRA and Company rules. Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brake lines or in main reservoirs. Observe tracks to detect and report obstructions Utilizesnderstand hand signals, two-way radios and cell phones for communication with other train crew members and dispatchers. Operate locomotives to transport freight or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards. Inspect locomotives before, during, and after each run to check fuel levels, supplies, and mechanical problems. Prepares accurate reports as required by the Company, FRA, and other governing agencies. Any other duties as assigned by the Company. Trains run day and night, so shift flexibility is a must. Shifts may include morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight. Overtime, weekend, and holiday hours may also be required.
Education and Training: GED or higher. Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.