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

About the role

The Train Service Personnel III operates steam and/or diesel train locomotives and passenger cars for Grapevine Vintage Railroad (GVRR) in capacities of conductor, fireman, and engineer.

Responsibilities

• Operate steam and/or diesel locomotives and passenger cars safely and efficiently.
• Ensure on-time departures and arrivals with other engine crew members.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on locomotives, passenger coaches, and related equipment.
• Complete required GVRR Federal Railroad Administration log reports and forms promptly.
• Diagnose and repair locomotive and train systems, including brakes, electrical, cooling, fuel, exhaust, power train, suspension, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain FRA required qualifications and certification as a "service covered employee."
• Assist in roundhouse operations, including tool, supply, and equipment maintenance.
• Oversee check rides and hands-on training for new and volunteer staff.
• Participate in charters, special events, and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for employees and passengers.
• Maintain equipment, facilities, and grounds in a secure, clean, and well-maintained condition.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successfully pass the GCOR rules test with a score of not less than 85.
• Ability to diagnose and repair railroad equipment.
• Ability to interact and entertain passengers.
• Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment basic physical, FRA 5 panel drug screen, and functional assessment screening (Level 1).
• Pass a pre-employment Department of Transportation Railroad (FRA) vision (Ishihara and Titmus) and audio screening.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proficient in office procedures with skill in operations of computers and communicating verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of 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.
• 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 interrelationships of parts within a mechanical system.
• Ability to interpret technical reference manuals.
• Proficiency in current Federal Railroad Administration Code of Federal Regulations, General Code of Operating Rules, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations applicable to locomotive and equipment standards.
• Ability to interact and entertain passengers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

• Proficiency in office procedures.
• Knowledge of 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 diagnose and repair railroad equipment.
• Ability to determine functional interrelationships of parts within a mechanical system.
• Ability to interpret technical reference manuals.
• Proficiency in current Federal Railroad Administration Code of Federal Regulations, General Code of Operating Rules, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations applicable to locomotive and equipment standards.
• Ability to interact and entertain passengers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Regular Full-Time employees are eligible for the City's benefit package, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, life insurance.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.