Conductor Trainee

Rail Conductor. Brownwood, TX Company Overview TNW Corporation is a leading player in rail transportation logistics and short line railroad operations. With over thirty years of experience, we serve as a vital link connecting regional and national markets, focusing on creating successful business ventures through innovative rail solutions. POSITION SUMMARY: Monitor railcars for safe and proper loading, switch storage cars, and signal to engineers for movement of trains. Reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent Reporting Locations: Brownwood, Texas All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent Licenses and Certifications: Current driver’s license without restrictions Skills and Attributes: Strict adherence to TNW Core Values and Strategic Pillars Able to use phones and radios Able to operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently Must have full working knowledge of locomotive operations Basic Qualifications: 18 years of age or older Must be proficient in written and spoken English Able to follow written and oral directions Must have dependable transportation and telephone Availability: Requires commitment to work hours in support of the success of a 24/7 operation. Occasionally works extended hours and shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be willing to travel within TNW locations as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Physical o Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds o Possible heavy lifting over 50 pounds o Occasional lifting, carrying, frequent pushing and pulling of 50 pounds o Able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and sit for extended periods of time o Able to use hands to hold, grasp, turn or pull o Able to reach over shoulder level o Able to work with loud noises, chemicals, fumes, dirt, and dust o Able to perform activities safely in the proximity of moving equipment o Able to drive an ATV o Able to walk in outside conditions: snow, mud, ice, and rain o Safely switch railcars and perform safe train movement o Able to climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes and ride moving cars o Able to climb ladders and grasp hand holds to safely occupy a rail car or locomotive o Able to work on and around heavy equipment o Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination required o Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time Essential Duties Monitor railcars to ensure that freight and rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage Perform the coupling and uncoupling of cars and locomotives as the cars are classified according to destination and industry Apply and release hand brakes, connect or disconnect air hoses and electrical connections, align knuckles on coupling devices, and release uncoupling levers Switch storage cars, spot internal customer cars, determine train sequence for interchanges, communicate with BNSF or UP at interchange point Operate track switches to reroute cars, manually operate switches by throwing switch levers Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules Perform activities safely in the proximity of moving equipment Interpret and apply federal laws and regulations to ensure compliance with FRA and TNW safety rules and policy. Perform On-the-Job Training for yourself and your co-workers Safety equipment and personal protective equipment must be worn when and where needed Auditory Able to hear auditory signals Obtain verbal and written instructions from GM, Trainmasters, and clerical departments. Able to use hand signals or approved radio signal to engineers for the movement of locomotives or trains Good hearing and vision required Visual Able to see, interpret and relay signals Able to distinguish red, blue, green, and yellow Able to judge distance and s…

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