Seasonal Conductor WMSR

Job Summary
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.

Essential Duties 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 yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew.

Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures.

Accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.

Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.

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 professionally 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.

Make precise adjustments in controlling the machine or vehicle to exact positions, quickly and repeatedly.

Respond quickly and accurately to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.) using hand, finger or foot.

Essential Job 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 hand tools including wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, and skills in using power tools and hydraulic equipment such as portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, and 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.

Core Competencies

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 problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Time Management – Values and manages time effectively; prioritizes, manages, and organizes workload and 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
Locomotive Engineers must meet and maintain the following physical requirements: color vision and hearing requirements as described by FRA regulations. The job requires ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, type, grasp, handle, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions. Employees may work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places, walk long distances over uneven terrain, and handle frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to or greater than 80 lbs. The position is outdoors and requires tolerance to extreme heat, cold, and wet conditions. Employees must work in proximity of moving equipment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment including hearing protection, safety‑toe boots, and safety glasses.

Safety Sensitive Position
Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, act, and create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day – regardless of role. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

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