Engineer/Conductor- NKCR

Position Summary

The Conductor oversees the train, freight and crew: operates track switches, couples and uncouples cars and places cars to facilitate loading and unloading, places cars and engines in rail yards and on the main railroad. Receives, relays, or acts upon oral, written, or radio instructions from dispatcher, yardmaster, or other personnel indicating the switch movement, placement, or delivery of railroad cars and/or a train.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operation and the Federal Railroad Association (FRA)
• Move trains safely in the yards and over roads
• Operate track switches, inspect equipment on cars and use radio communications to control train movement
• 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
• Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
• Coordinate execution of railcar switch list
• Communicate with Locomotive Engineer and other parties in the yard using proper hand signals and/or radio communication protocol
• Conduct the movement of rail cars and train movements; signal crew member(s) for movement of the engine or train using lantern, hand and flag signals, or radio to indicate when to start, stop, and back-up or set and release air brakes
• Observe, interpret, and relay arm, lantern, or radio signals and all other indications affecting movement of a train
• Operate track switches (visually checks switch condition and direction) to change the direction of the engine or cars within yard limits or on the main railroad; may apply or release hand brakes to switch or perform other duties
• Review instructions from Trainmaster and discuss with Locomotive Engineer and train crew
• Read and understand the book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions, and other written or printed material
• Prepare required daily reports, switch lists (manually or with a computer), and fill out forms including train orders
• Inspect the condition of the train and equipment in movement and while stationary
• May couple air and electrical connections between locomotives when making up trains
• Judge speed and distance of moving objects or parts
• Recall information required from work activity

Other Duties

• Report to work as called on a 24-hour schedule
• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or safety glasses
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime and various shift work
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High School Diploma/GEDAptitude in the Transportation field and desire to learn
• Execute exceptional sound judgment when complying and interpreting railroad rules, regulations and instructions and complying with FRA that apply to operations of trains
• Pass job and health related examinations including: operating rules examination, vision and hearing test
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Write legibly to complete routine reports and other company documents
• Effectively communicate and demonstrate interpersonal skills with all level of employees, and business associates in a clear concise and professional manner
• Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills resulting in effective resolution on routinely programmed work
• Professional integrity and accountability
• Work in fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Previous experience in Rail Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing and/or Oil & Gas industries
• Preferred Certifications And Licenses
• FRA Engineer Certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather including: (snow, rain, heat, and sub-freezing temps; loud noise and fumes from gas, oil and grease.
• Daily travel as business requires during scheduled work hours
• Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Strength Occ Freq Cons Weight/ Force Side Height From Height To Lifting - Knuckle X 85 lb Two Hands 0 in 46 in Height Rotation Grip Pattern Pushing - Auto Rack Brake X 83 lb Two Hands 67.5 in Neutral Cylinder Pushing - Ergo Bow Switch X 133.7 lb Two Hands 35 in Neutral Cylinder Pulling - Pin Lifter X 86 lb Either 25 in Neutral Cylinder Pulling - Wheel Brake Tank Car X 129.3 lb Right 36 in Neutral Cylinder Pulling - Wheel Brake Hopper Car X 136.2 lb Right 36 in Neutral Hook Pulling - Wheel Brake Hopper Car X 136.2 lb Right 36 in Neutral Hook Pulling - Ground Switch X 46.8 lb Two Hands 5 in Supinated Cylinder Pulling - Derail X 57.5 lb Two Hands 7 in Pronated Cylinder Pulling - Ergo Bow Switch X 75.1 lb Two Hands 35 in Neutral Cylinder Pulling - High Stand Switch X 87 lb Two Hands 36 in Pronated Cylinder Pulling - Align Knuckle X 160.4 lb Two Hands 35 in Neutral Hook Grip & Pinch Occ Freq Cons Weight/ Force Side Rotation Grip Setting/Type Hand Grip - Hose Coupling Grip X 47 lb Left Neutral 3 Hand Grip - Hose Coupling Grip X 47 lb Right Neutral 3 Upper Body Occ Freq Cons Description Reaching - Below Knee X Extending hand(s) and arm(s) below the level of the knee. Reaching - Over Shoulder X Extending hand(s) and arm(s) above shoulder level. Reaching - Knee to Shoulder X Extending hand(s) and arm(s) between knee and shoulder level. Handling - Both X Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands. Fingering - Fine Motor Manipulation X Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers. Cervical Flexion/Extension X Flexing and/or extending at the cervical spine. Rotation - Cervical X Rotating at the cervical spine. Rotation - Thoracic & Lumbar X Rotating at the thoracic and lumbar spine. Lower Body Occ Freq Cons Description Sitting X Remaining in a seated position. Standing X Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without moving about. Walking X Moving about on foot. Climbing X Ascending or descending between two points. Balancing X Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling. Stooping X Bending body forward by bending spine at the waist. Kneeling - Two Knees X Bending legs at knees to come to rest on one or both knees. Crouching/Squatting X Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.