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Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, 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.)
Engineer Specific Responsibilities
Responsible for safe and efficient operation of the locomotive
Operation of locomotive, requiring full mobility in seated position facing forward and to the side
Manipulation of throttle and brake controls and interpreting gauges and controls
Manipulate valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab
Apply and release handbrakes
Ascend and descend steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment
Takes directions from conductors and brakemen
Line switches, coupling cars, working on freight trains, lacing air hoses, servicing the locomotive (brake shoes, oil, sand and fuel)
Other duties as assigned, as requested or required
Must report to work as called on a 24‑hour schedule
Must comply with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding train operation and federal air brake regulations
Assist locomotive engineer in managing the train and daily work, work safely and efficiently, complete work as directed by supervisors, pass all job and health examinations, perform switching, make‑up and break‑up trains, maintain accurate records of cars handled, repairs performed, and track conditions encountered, communicate with management, customer service, crew members, and connecting railroads
Minimum Qualifications
18 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License
2 years verifiable work experience
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 and up to 80 pounds
Reach, handle, finger, feel
Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, climb
Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places
Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time
Walk long distances over uneven terrain
Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
Must meet color vision requirements as described in FRA Regulations
Employment Conditions
Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety‑toe boots, or safety glasses
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work, including on‑call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, with extended periods of time away from home and short rest between assignments in accordance with the hours of service regulation
Work hours may be based on seniority – new hires will work primarily nights, weekends, and holidays
Must report to work as called on a 24‑hour schedule
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 and physical capabilities test
Strict disciplinary policy regarding inability to report to work within proper time frame, or failure to accept a call for work
Advance to engineer position when required, based on seniority
Equal Opportunity Statement DeQueen and Eastern Railroad, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title & Location Job Title: Brakeman/Conductor/Engineer Location: DeQueen and Eastern Railroad – DeQueen, Arkansas Relocation: N/A Non‑Exempt / Full‑Time Hourly Position
Collective Bargaining This position is subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement and the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board.
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Brakeman/Conductor/Engineer - DQER
role at
Patriot Rail
Join to apply for the
Brakeman/Conductor/Engineer - DQER
role at
Patriot Rail
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, 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.)
Engineer Specific Responsibilities
Responsible for safe and efficient operation of the locomotive
Operation of locomotive, requiring full mobility in seated position facing forward and to the side
Manipulation of throttle and brake controls and interpreting gauges and controls
Manipulate valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab
Apply and release handbrakes
Ascend and descend steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment
Takes directions from conductors and brakemen
Line switches, coupling cars, working on freight trains, lacing air hoses, servicing the locomotive (brake shoes, oil, sand and fuel)
Other duties as assigned, as requested or required
Must report to work as called on a 24‑hour schedule
Must comply with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding train operation and federal air brake regulations
Assist locomotive engineer in managing the train and daily work, work safely and efficiently, complete work as directed by supervisors, pass all job and health examinations, perform switching, make‑up and break‑up trains, maintain accurate records of cars handled, repairs performed, and track conditions encountered, communicate with management, customer service, crew members, and connecting railroads
Minimum Qualifications
18 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License
2 years verifiable work experience
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 and up to 80 pounds
Reach, handle, finger, feel
Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, climb
Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places
Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time
Walk long distances over uneven terrain
Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
Must meet color vision requirements as described in FRA Regulations
Employment Conditions
Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety‑toe boots, or safety glasses
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work, including on‑call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, with extended periods of time away from home and short rest between assignments in accordance with the hours of service regulation
Work hours may be based on seniority – new hires will work primarily nights, weekends, and holidays
Must report to work as called on a 24‑hour schedule
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 and physical capabilities test
Strict disciplinary policy regarding inability to report to work within proper time frame, or failure to accept a call for work
Advance to engineer position when required, based on seniority
Equal Opportunity Statement DeQueen and Eastern Railroad, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title & Location Job Title: Brakeman/Conductor/Engineer Location: DeQueen and Eastern Railroad – DeQueen, Arkansas Relocation: N/A Non‑Exempt / Full‑Time Hourly Position
Collective Bargaining This position is subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement and the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board.
Referral Program Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Patriot Rail by 2x.
Contact Information We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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