Train Service Personnel I -CAS/PT (Less than 19 hours/week)

About the role

The Train Service Personnel I will work alongside Breakman, Conductor or Fireman to learn the job duties of each position.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Breakman, Conductor or Fireman to learn job duties of each position.
• Aid in performing preventative maintenance inspections on locomotives and passenger coaches and related equipment.
• Aid in completing required reporting, record keeping and required FRA forms in a timely, accurate and organized manner.
• Aid in Roundhouse operations to include, but not limited to, the proper use, storage and maintenance of tools, supplies and equipment.
• Ensure that fellow employees and passengers have a safe and pleasant experience.
• Ensure equipment, facilities and grounds are secure, clean and well maintained.
• Ensure all records, files, forms and logs are well maintained and organized.
• Perform related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

Requirements

• Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete the FRA required training courses included in the Operating Rules and Special Instructions manual of the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.
• Pass all testing and complete a minimum of 6 over-the-road skill performance evaluations within 30 days of employment.
• Must possess the ability to interact and entertain passengers.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Must pass a Federal/National criminal background check.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
• Must pass a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration driver’s license check.
• Must pass a pre-employment basic physical, drug screen, and functional assessment screening (Level 1).
• Must pass a pre-employment Department of Transportation Railroad (FRA) vision and audio screening.
• Subject to periodic random drug and alcohol testing.
• Subject to Department of Transportation Railroad (FRA) vision and audio screenings every three years as required by law.

Skills

• Proficient in office procedures with skill in operations of computers and communicating verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the safety standards for passenger trains and related equipment.
• Knowledge of federal railroad inspection standards.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in servicing and repairing steam, gasoline and diesel equipment.
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment mechanics, including internal combustion engines and hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to identify abnormal readings or trends in data collected from gauges, meters, dials, instruments, etc. according to established formats.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to diagnose defective operations and excessive wear on mechanical equipment parts and components.
• Ability to diagnose and repair railroad equipment.
• Ability to determine functional interrelationship of parts within a mechanical system.
• Ability to interpret technical reference manuals.
• Skill in operating a variety of equipment used in railroads maintenance and repair functions and operations including but not limited to forklifts, steam and diesel locomotives, passenger coaches, railroad switches, turn tables, two-way radio and a variety of hand and power tools.

Benefits

No legally mandated benefits are extended to part-time employees. City sponsored benefits are not available.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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