Railroad Dual Certified Conductor / Engineer

Railroad Dual Certified Conductor / Engineer

Requirements : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Principle Responsibilities

• Making up trains / switching cars
• Reviews customer requirements and job orders
• Uses efficient movements and means in switching and blocking operations
• Considers safety in the switching of cars
• Mounts and dismounts cars safely
• Determines / communicates switching movements
• Logs data pertinent to car movements
• Conducts safe train operation
• Conducts and participates in proper job briefings
• Wears proper PPE on the job where required
• Reports to work on time and well rested at reporting time
• Properly conducts air brake checks and car safety inspection
• Performs work in agreement with Operating Rules / Signals requirements
• Understands / follows radio communication procedures
• Uses proper track authority with all affected rail users
• Practices good housekeeping on assigned locomotive
• Assists as needed in on-the-job training for all lower positions
• Operates Locomotive (depends on training and level achieved)
• Operates Locomotive in safe and efficient manner
• Follows all safe practices in train operations
• Completes all forms necessary to locomotive operations
• Keeps proper track of HOS records
• Troubleshoots and perform minor locomotive maintenance issues
• Operates within our Customer Focus Environment
• Maintains a courteous and professional manner with customers
• Maintains a courteous and professional manner with general public
• Displays courtesy and sensitivity
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
• Meets commitments
• Responds promptly to customer needs

Physical and Mental Requirements

Types of Physical Tasks associated with train service duties

Types of Physical functions when working as a conductor

Other requirements

Schedule : Usually M-F but can vary, some weekends. Travel : Minimal Per Diem : If you travel Benefits : Yes

Note : At Level V and Senior Levels, the Transportation Specialist is able to back up the Operations Manager for station and train operations.Effectively backs up station managerEnsures safe station and train operationsCompletes required reports and paperwork Maintains station and property in safe and organized mannerFollows proper cost control measuresEnsures all FRA and other regulations are properly followed Responds properly to customer needs along the assigned line

$27.71 - $30.15 an hour

Compensation details : 27.71-30.15 Hourly Wage

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