Conductor/Engineer (NATL)

Position Summary The conductor/engineer position is responsible for controlling and coordinating train movements while switching railcars in the yard of a railroad, industrial plant, or similar location. The role facilitates the safe and efficient unloading and loading of railcars to serve customers. This is a manual labor position that requires proficiency in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance. Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule. Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math. Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment. Inspect locomotive before run to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and all FRA requirements. Read switching orders from designated person. Observe radio and hand signals in yard or in cab and operate locomotive in accordance with railroad rules and regulations. Observe arm or lantern signals and move controls to move locomotive backwards or forwards to switch and couple cars; or receive starting signal and move control such as throttle and air brakes to operate locomotive. Read and interpret wayside signals, track warrants, bulletins, and railroad rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety rules and regulations and time schedule. Talk to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information. Confere with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains. May assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved in performing switching operations. Turn hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake and tie handbrakes. Observe track to detect obstructions. Inspect locomotive after run to detect damaged or defective equipment. Maintain records of number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched. May coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower. Raise coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars. Throw track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signal engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals, or radio. Climb ladder to top of car, ride atop cars, and turn hand wheel to set brakes or control the speed of the car when it has been shunted. Connect air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force. Walk along tops of cars and peer down between them to inspect couplings, air hoses, and journal boxes. Set warning signals such as flares, flags, lanterns, or torpedoes at front and rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains. Sit or ride in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members. Make minor repairs to couplings, air hoses, and journal boxes, and report any equipment requiring major repairs. Perform other duties as requested or required. Requirements And Experience High school education or general education development (GED). Must have or have had 49CFR242 and/or 49CFR240 qualifications. At least 1-year job‑related experience; or equivalent education and experience. Ability to pass training and required testing. Must be 18 years of age or older. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Apply common sense and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. Write legibly. Perform duties that require heavy lifting. Work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Have a flexible work schedule. Recognize problems. Knowledge of Roadway Protection Rules. Broad understanding of railroad operations. Work Environment Representatives of the work environment include being exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease. Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used Hammers, ratchets, chisels, pry bars, wrenches, and brushes. PPE: hard hat, vest, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, steel‑toed boots. #J-18808-Ljbffr