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Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC · 4 months ago

Conductor/Engineer (MERR)

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC is seeking a Conductor/Engineer to control and coordinate train movements while switching railcars in a safe and efficient manner. The role involves manual labor, requiring proficiency in various skills and adherence to safety regulations during train operations.

LogisticsShippingTransportation

Responsibilities

Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance

Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule

Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math

Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment

Inspects locomotive before run to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and all FRA requirements

Reads switching orders from designated person

Observes radio and hand signals in yard or in cab and operates locomotive in accordance with railroad rules and regulations

Observes arm or lantern signal and moves controls to move locomotive backwards or forwards to switch and couple cars; or receives starting signal and moves control; such as throttle and air brakes to operate locomotive

Reads and interprets wayside signals, track warrants and bulletins, and railroad rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety rules and regulations and time schedule

Talks to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information

Confers with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains

May assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operations

Turns hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake and tie handbrakes

Observes track to detect obstructions

Inspects locomotive after run to detect damaged or defective equipment

Maintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched

May coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower

Raises coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars

Throws track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signals Engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals or radio

Climbs ladder to top of car, rides atop cars, and turns hand wheel to set brakes or to control the speed of the car when it has been shunted

Connects air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force

May walk along tops of cars and peer down between them to inspect couplings, air hoses, and journal boxes

May set warning signals, such as flares, flags, lanterns, or torpedoes at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains

Sits or rides in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members

May make minor repairs to couplings, air hoses and journal boxes, and report any equipment requiring major repairs

Performs other duties as requested or required

Qualification

49CFR242 qualification49CFR240 qualificationHeavy liftingRailroad operationsRoadway Protection RulesFlexible work scheduleOutdoor workLegible writingEnglish communicationProblem recognition

Required

High school education or general education development (GED)

Must have or have had 49CFR242 and/or 49CFR240 qualifications

At least 1-year job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience

Ability to pass training and required testing

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions

Must have the ability to write legibly

Must be able to perform duties that require heavy lifting

Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Must be able to have a flexible work schedule

Must have the ability to recognize problems

Must have knowledge of Roadway Protection Rules

Must have a broad understanding of railroad operations

Benefits

Sign On Bonus – $5,000.00

Company

Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC

Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC is a logistics company that provides innovative and sustainable solutions for customers through trucking, warehousing, rail, and transloading services.

Founded in 2018

Joplin, Montana, USA

201-500 employees