Dual Certified Conductor / Locomotive Engineer - Linden, NJ

Dual Certified Conductor / Locomotive EngineerJob Location: Linden, NJEmployment Type: HourlyJob Type: Full TimeStart a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco.Here's what you can expect from Watco:Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and NewsweekCompetitive compensation and benefitsPaid on-the-job training with peer trainersTraining for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance CenterLeadership and development programs offered through Watco UniversityCareer advancement opportunitiesSalary Range: $25.00 per hour (No Experience) $27.00 per hour (Certified Conductor) $30.00 per hour (Dual Certified Conductor / Engineer)Schedule: 12 hour shifts rotating day and night shift every 2 weeks (8:30 AM- 8:30 PM, or 8:30 PM- 8:30 AM). It is a 2,2,3 Dupont schedule rotationMust be able to obtain a valid TWIC card prior to employment for this position. This position does not offer Railroad Retirement.Job SummaryThe conductor/engineer position will control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars whether in the yard of a railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate the unloading and loading of railcars in a safe and efficient manner to service our customers.This position is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendanceFollow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on scheduleRead, write, and communicate in English & understand basic mathLearn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgmentReads switching orders from designated personSupervises and coordinates the activities of train crewsObserves radio and hand signals in yard or in cab and operates locomotive in accordance with railroad rules and regulationsObserves arm or lantern signal and moves controls to move locomotive backwards or forwards to switch and couple cars; or receives starting signal and moves control; such as throttle and air brakes to operate locomotiveReads and interprets wayside signals, track warrants and bulletins, and railroad rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety rules and regulations and time scheduleReceives oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switchedNotifies engineer of switching orders and, whereby, which cars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, telephone, verbal or hand signalsTalks to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching informationConfers with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trainsGives instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple carsMay assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operationsTurns hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well as apply and release handbrakesObserves track to detect obstructionsInspects locomotive after run to detect damaged or defective equipmentMaintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switchedMay coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control towerRaises coupling lever to couple or uncouple carsThrows track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signals Engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals or radioConnects air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying forceMay set warning signals, such as flares, flags, lanterns, or torpedoes at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trainsSits or rides in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew membersMay make minor repairs to couplings, and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairsPerforms other duties as requested or requiredQualificationsAbility to pass training and required testingTWIC CardEducation: High School or GED equivalent