Locomotive Engineer/Conductor

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
• RCO qualified preferred
• 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
• Gives 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
• Maintain records and ensure proper documentation is available in locomotive cab
• Use proper PPE including vest, safety glasses, gloves, steel toed boots
• Carefully coordinate and communicate with multiple other railroads and rail crews
• Carefully 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 lantern, hand signals or radio
• Receive oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched
• Cook 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

Qualifications

• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to complete and pass all railroad exams unassisted
• Ability to take directives from management and co-workers
• Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills resulting in effective resolution
• Proficient using computers, tablets, and other electronic devices, including Microsoft word, Outlook and Google Chrome
• High School or GED required
• Valid Driver License
• Clean Motor Vehicle Driving Record
• Ability to pass FRA physical, drug and alcohol test; background check also required

MSE Offers the Following Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K
• Vacation and sick Leave
• Participation in Railroad Retirement