Passenger Conductor

About the role

Join us as Passenger Conductor and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in Sanford, Fl.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the safe movement of trains by adhering to applicable operating rules/practices.
• Oversee all on-train employees in service delivery by adhering to Alstom service standards.
• Think and function independently utilizing clear and effective verbal communication skills to interact with passengers, crew members, and others jointly responsible for safe and efficient train movements and customer service.
• Secure movement orders and ensure clear understanding by operating crew. Ensure pre-determined service requests are understood and carried out.
• Maintain an understanding of operating characteristics and practices including physical characteristics, safety rules, air brake rules, electrical instructions, equipment trouble-shooting practices, and emergency procedures.
• Physically move between and around train cars manipulating and lifting heavy air hoses and electrical cables.
• Safely ride the side of train equipment, getting on and off equipment, as required.
• Responsible for submission of various reports to record movement delays, unusual occurrences, passenger inconveniences, and mechanical defects. Assist in boarding and detraining of passengers.
• 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 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 and notices.
• Aid 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.
• Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars.
• Maintain awareness of the surrounding areas and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
• Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.
• Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals, and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.).

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License.
• 2 years verifiable work experience and/or college.
• 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.
• Reach/handle/finger/feel.
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb.
• Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places.
• 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).

Employment Conditions

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries.
• Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses.
• Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination.
• Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol.
• Must pass all required assessments.
• Must pass a background screening.
• May require a post-offer medical examination, including drug screening.