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Patriot Rail · 5 months ago

Conductor/Engineer - SLGW

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Patriot Rail is a company focused on safety and integrity in the railroad industry. They are seeking a Locomotive Engineer responsible for the safe operation and physical management of locomotives, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective communication with train crews.

AutomotiveTransportation

Responsibilities

To always ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

To always review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew

To always inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures

To accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone

To accurately read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists

To safely 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

To safely and professionally work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars

To always safely maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety

To comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems

To safely, quickly, and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions

To accurately and quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays (sound, light, picture, etc.)

To safely maintain responsibility for safe and efficient operation of the locomotive

To safely perform manipulation of throttle and brake controls as well as interpreting gauges and controls

To safely manipulate valves and switches both inside and outside of the cab

To safely and efficiently apply and release handbrakes

To safely ascend and descend steps and ladders to get on and off the equipment

To takes directions from conductors and brakemen

To safely line switches

To safely perform maintenance services to the locomotive (brake shoes, oil, sand and fuel)

To always comply with all new and outstanding railroad instructions regarding the operation of the train

To always comply with all federal regulations regarding the operation of the train air brakes; and

To perform any additional duties as assigned by operations and/or management

To safely ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

To effectively understand and review instructions and effectively communicate these instructions with locomotive engineer and train crew

To efficiently receive and transmit information by radio and telephone

To effectively read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists

To safely assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy coupler knuckles or air brake hoses

To safely and professionally work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars

To always maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety

To comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems

To quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions

To quickly and accurately respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to visual symbols, signals and displays sound, light, picture, etc.)

To always work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Locomotive operationSafety complianceRadio communicationRailroad industry experienceHand tool proficiencyVerbal comprehensionReasoning skillsResourcefulnessCommunication skillsTime managementInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

18 years of age or older

Valid Driver's License

2 years verifiable work experience and/or college; railroad industry experience strongly preferred

Must pass all required assessments

Must pass a background screening

Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol

No driving violations involving alcohol or drugs within the past 3 years

Knowledge of and skills in using hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, measuring tapes, etc. and skills in using power tools and hydraulic equipment, including portable grinders, rail saws, spike pullers, track wrench machines, power drills

Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position

Position requires flexible work schedule and the need to work overtime on occasion

Must report to work as called on a 24-hour schedule

Must meet and maintain color vision requirements as described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations

Must meet and maintain all hearing requirements as described in the FRA Regulations

Preferred

Prefer experience reading and comprehending safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals

Benefits

$1,000 New Hire Bonus

Company

Patriot Rail

Patriot Rail is one of North America's safest and most reliable rail and rail services solutions companies, helping to develop innovative solutions while creating optimal value for its customers, stakeholders, and employees in the communities it serves.

Founded in 2006

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

501-1000 employees