Locomotive Engineer

Responsibilities

• Inspect locomotive for operational readiness by making FRA- and company-required checks and tests
• Receive train consist, which provides the physical makeup of train and includes weights, lengths, location of loads and empties, and cars requiring special handling
• Apply knowledge of territory, including terrain, grades, curves, and grade crossings, in order to give prescribed warning signals and to otherwise operate the train in a safe manner
• Comply with train orders, train signals, radio communications, and railroad rules and regulations to operate the locomotive in an efficient and safe manner
• Observe track to detect obstructions and to anticipate operating problems, as required by federal or company rules; diagnose minor malfunctions and perform minor maintenance and servicing activities when maintenance personnel are not available
• Confer with conductor or traffic-control personnel by radio to give or receive information and to give instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains
• Notify proper authorities and prepare reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to understand printed and written and oral communications
• Ability to recognize colors and understand visual displays
• Ability to make logical choices and/or draw logical conclusions
• Good eye/hand coordination
• Ability to take actions and/or make decisions affecting security/well-being of others
• Two years of related work experience and one year of conductor experience; two years of conductor experience preferred
• Experience in a 24/7 work environment with exposure to outside weather conditions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree and valid engineer certification