Brakeman/Conductor/Engineer - DQER

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew
• Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures
• Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone
• Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
• Absorb and respond to color and/or hand signals and systems
• Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
• Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.)

Engineer Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of the locomotive
• Manipulation of throttle and brake controls as well as interpreting gauges and controls
• Manipulation of valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab
• Applying and releasing handbrakes
• Taking directions from conductors and brakemen
• Coupling and uncoupling cars
• Operating line switches
• Serving the locomotive (brake shoes, oil, sand and fuel)
• Performing other duties as assigned, as requested or required
• Must report to work as called on a 24-hour schedule
• Must comply with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding the operation of the train
• Must comply with all federal regulations regarding the operation of the train air brakes
• Assist the Locomotive Engineer in the management of the train and daily work
• Work safely and efficiently
• Completes work as directed by supervisors
• Must pass all job and health related examinations
• Perform switching, make-up and break-up trains
• Perform ground tasks of coupling and un-coupling cars, operating switches, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of cars handled, repairs performed, and track conditions encountered
• Communicate with management, customer service, crew members, and connecting railroads

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• 2 years verifiable work experience
• No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Outside work experience
• Experience working on an on-call basis
• Experience working varying shift schedules
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Mechanical experience
• Physical Requirements
• Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds
• Reach/handle/finger/feel
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
• Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places
• Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time
• Walk long distances over uneven terrain
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
• Must meet color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations

Basic Competencies

• Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical)
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)

Physical Requirements

• Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds
• Reach/handle/finger/feel
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
• Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places
• Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time
• Walk long distances over uneven terrain
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection

Environmental Conditions

• Work outside in all weather conditions

Code of Conduct Statement

DeQueen and Eastern Railroad, LLC is committed to promoting integrity and maintaining the highest standard of ethical conduct in all of its activities. The Company's reputation is founded on the personal integrity of the Company's personnel and its dedication to:

• Honesty
• Accountability
• Quality
• Responsibility
• Compassion
• Fairness
• Safety

Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day – regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

This is a safety sensitive position. The candidate selected for this position must successfully complete a full physical including a drug test, and prior certification review. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position.