Engineer/Conductor KJRY

Patriot Rail · Keokuk, IA · 3 wk ago

EngineeringFull-time

To always ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
To always review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew
To always inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures
To accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone
To accurately read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
To safely assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses
To safely and professionally work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
To always safely maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
To comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
To safely, quickly, and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
To accurately and quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.)

18 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License
2 years verifiable work experience and/or college
Railroad industry experience strongly preferred
Must pass all required assessments
Must pass a background screening
Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years
Knowledge of and skills in using hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, etc. and skills in using power tools and hydraulic equipment, including portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, power drills
Prefers experience reading and comprehending safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals
Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position
Position requires flexible work schedule and the need to work overtime on occasion
Must report to work as called on a 24-hour schedule

Verbal Comprehension – Understands oral and written communications (both general and technical)
Communication Skills – Provides clear instructions/directions
Listens and adheres to operations and management guidance
Reasoning Skills – Demonstrates high level of skill to effectively use his/her problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Time Management – Values and manages time effectively
Effectively prioritizes, manages, and organizes workload and broad range of activities
Excellent Interpersonal Skills – Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse personalities
Exceptional Organizational Skills – Demonstrates high level of organization
Resourcefulness – Ability to find innovate ways to overcome obstacles, problems, and unforeseen/challenging situations

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

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