Patriot Rail & Ports
Responsibilities
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 yardmasters, 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, work orders, and switch lists;
Assist 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 surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety;
Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems;
Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions;
Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.).
Responsible for safe and efficient operation of the locomotive;
Operation of locomotive, which requires full mobility in seated position facing forward and to the side;
Requires the manipulation of throttle and brake controls as well as interpreting gauges and controls;
Must be able to manipulate valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab;
Applies and releases handbrakes;
Ascends and descends steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment;
Takes directions from conductors and brakemen;
Working on freight trains;
Services the locomotive (brake shoes, oil, sand and fuel);
Other duties as assigned, as requested or required;
Must comply with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding the operation of the train;
Must comply with all federal regulations regarding the operation of the train air brakes;
Work Safely and Efficiently;
Completes work as directed by supervisors;
Must pass all job and health related examinations;
Perform switching, make-up and break-up trains;
Perform ground tasks of coupling and un-coupling cars, operating switches, etc.;
Maintain accurate records of cars handled, repairs performed, and track conditions encountered;
Communication with management, customer service, crew members, and connecting railroads.
Qualifications
18 years of age or older;
2 years verifiable work experience;
No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years;
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, with internal and external management;
Prior rail industry experience;
Current Certified Engineer or Conductor status a plus;
Outside work experience;
Experience working on an on-call basis;
Experience working varying shift schedules.
Skills
Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical);
Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions);
Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills).
Experience
Prior rail industry experience;
Current Certified Engineer or Conductor status a plus;
Outside work experience;
Experience working on an on-call basis;
Experience working varying shift schedules.
Licenses & Certifications No required licenses or certifications listed.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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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 yardmasters, 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, work orders, and switch lists;
Assist 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 surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety;
Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems;
Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions;
Quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.).
Responsible for safe and efficient operation of the locomotive;
Operation of locomotive, which requires full mobility in seated position facing forward and to the side;
Requires the manipulation of throttle and brake controls as well as interpreting gauges and controls;
Must be able to manipulate valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab;
Applies and releases handbrakes;
Ascends and descends steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment;
Takes directions from conductors and brakemen;
Working on freight trains;
Services the locomotive (brake shoes, oil, sand and fuel);
Other duties as assigned, as requested or required;
Must comply with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding the operation of the train;
Must comply with all federal regulations regarding the operation of the train air brakes;
Work Safely and Efficiently;
Completes work as directed by supervisors;
Must pass all job and health related examinations;
Perform switching, make-up and break-up trains;
Perform ground tasks of coupling and un-coupling cars, operating switches, etc.;
Maintain accurate records of cars handled, repairs performed, and track conditions encountered;
Communication with management, customer service, crew members, and connecting railroads.
Qualifications
18 years of age or older;
2 years verifiable work experience;
No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years;
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, with internal and external management;
Prior rail industry experience;
Current Certified Engineer or Conductor status a plus;
Outside work experience;
Experience working on an on-call basis;
Experience working varying shift schedules.
Skills
Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical);
Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions);
Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills).
Experience
Prior rail industry experience;
Current Certified Engineer or Conductor status a plus;
Outside work experience;
Experience working on an on-call basis;
Experience working varying shift schedules.
Licenses & Certifications No required licenses or certifications listed.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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