Conductor/Engineer - FRRR

Conductor/Engineer - FRRR

The primary function of the Locomotive Engineer 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.
This position will also assist in the transloading operations on an as needed basis.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Ensuring compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Reviewing instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discussing with locomotive engineer and train crew
Inspecting all equipment on cars prior to departures
Accurately receiving and transmitting information by radio and telephone
Reading and understanding bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
Safely assisting and instructing train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars
Safely and professionally working with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
Maintaining awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
Comprehending color and/or hand signals and systems
Making precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
Responding quickly to visual symbols, signals, and displays
Maintaining responsibility for safe and efficient operation of the locomotive
Manipulating throttle and brake controls and interpreting gauges and controls
Manipulating valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab
Applying and releasing handbrakes
Ascending and descending steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment
Taking directions from conductors and brakemen
Lining switches
Performing maintenance services to the locomotive
Complying with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding the operation of the train
Complying with all federal regulations regarding the operation of the train air brakes
Performing any additional duties as assigned by operations and/or management
Conductor specific responsibilities include:
Ensuring compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Understanding and reviewing instructions and effectively communicating these instructions with locomotive engineer and train crew
Receiving and transmitting information by radio and telephone
Reading and understanding bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
Assisting and instructing train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars
Working with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
Maintaining awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
Comprehending color and/or hand signals and systems
Making precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
Responding quickly to visual symbols, signals, and displays
Working safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
Other duties as assigned
This position falls under the provisions of the U. S. Railroad Retirement Board.
Essential job requirements include:
Verifiable high school diploma/GED or 2 years relative experience in lieu of degree
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
Prefer experience reading and comprehending safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals
Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position
Position requires flexible work schedule and the need to work overtime on occasion
Must report to work as called on a 24-hour schedule
Core competencies include:
Verbal comprehension understands oral and written communications (both general and technical)
Communication skills provides clear instructions/directions. Listens and adheres to operations and management guidance
Reasoning skills demonstrates high level of skill to effectively use his/her problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Time management values and manages time effectively. Effectively prioritizes, manages, and organizes workload and broad range of activities
Excellent interpersonal skills ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse personalities
Exceptional organizational skills demonstrates high level of organization
Resourcefulness ability to find innovative ways to overcome obstacles, problems, and unforeseen/challenging situations
Essential physical demands/work environment:
Must meet and maintain color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations
Must meet and maintain all hearing requirements as described in the FRA Regulations
The physical nature of the work will vary from day to day based on operational needs; however, the job requires that the incumbent be able to perform the following non-exhaustive list: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion
Employees in this position may work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places. Employees will walk long distances over uneven terrain. Heavy work requires occasional lifting, carrying, frequent pushing and pulling of up to or greater than 80 lbs. A wide range of motion is required for throwing ground and waist-level switches. Outdoor position requiring a tolerance to extreme heat, cold and wet conditions. Employees in this position must be able to work outside in all weather conditions. Perform activities in the proximity of moving equipment. Good auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection, accommodation, field of vision and depth perception to successfully perform duties and for general safety. Color vision is necessary for perceiving signals. Employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hearing protection, safety-toe boots, and safety glasses. Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
This is a Safety Sensitive Position
Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.
"The Patriot Way."
At Patriot, we value our relationships with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot from the mailroom to the boardroom embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It's "The Patriot Way."
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