Locomotive Engineer

Position: Locomotive Engineer Job Summary: An engineer operates locomotives in a safe and efficient manner, following all company and industry regulations, and performs other duties associated with the movement of trains, railcars, and engines on the main line of the railroad and in rail yards. He or she receives, relays, or acts upon oral, written, or radio instructions from the dispatcher, trainmaster or other personnel indicating the switch movement, placement, or delivery of railcars and/or a train. Responsibilities: ? Demonstrate ability to perform work in compliance with FRA regulations and railroad operating rules ? Current FRA Certification for Locomotive Engineer and Conductor preferred ? Must be willing and able to work as Conductor and Engineer as needed or required ? Work safely to prevent accidents, incidents, and injuries ? Communicate with crew members regarding switching orders and which railcars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, telephone, verbal or hand signals ? Give instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple railcars ? May assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operations ? Proficient in flat switching ? Responsible for marking switch list ? Maintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched ? May coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, ground, or office ? Throw track switches to facilitate switching of cars ? Assemble and disassemble trains in accordance with blocking, classification, hazmat rules and other requirements ? Turn hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake to apply and release handbrakes ? Provide safe, efficient movement of rail cars ? Perform required equipment inspections and brake tests ? Observe track to detect obstructions or defects ? Operate cut lever to couple or uncouple cars ? Connect air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force ? Sit or ride in cab of locomotive with other crew members to observe track conditions ? May make minor repairs to couplings, and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs ? Monitor gauges and meters on locomotive ? Properly uses throttle and brake controls ? Use skill and judgment to operate without damaging equipment, track structures or lading ? Interpret train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations that govern locomotive operation ? Inspect locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water, supplies and FRA compliance ? When needed, add sand, water, fuel or make other minor repairs to locomotives as required ? Inspect locomotives for mechanical issues and report to proper person ? Ensure proper documentation is available in locomotive cab ? Use proper PPE including vest, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots ? Coordinate and communicate with multiple other railroads and rail crews ? Coordinate with Maintenance of Way and Mechanical departments to create efficient railroad operation ? Communicate with crew members to give or receive switching information, move cars, using lanterns, hand signals or radio ? Receive oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched ? Coordinate with customers in a professional manner ? Communicate with train dispatcher regarding train operations ? Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment ? Performs other duties as requested or required Working Conditions: ? Irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays ? Subject to a 2-hour call out ? Perform work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and storms ? 24/7 operation ? Lift up to 50 lbs. ? Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time ? Must be willing to perform manual labor Qualifications: ? Must hold 49 CFR Part 240 Engineer Certification and 49 CFR Part 242 Conductor Certification ? Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision ? Ability to compl…

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