Sunrise Plastic Enterprise ยท 4 months ago
Rail Conductor
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSunrise Plastic Enterprise is an industry leader in polymer recovery, and they are seeking a Railroad Conductor/Engineer. The role involves operating diesel-electric locomotives and performing basic maintenance to ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading of rail cars.
IndustrialManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Operates Diesel-Electric locomotive using throttle and brakes
Monitors and maintains performance of locomotive through use of throttle and brakes, and understanding of amperage, air pressure, train make-up, track conditions, etc
Conduct basic Maintenance on the Locomotive if needed
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 Sunrise Plastics 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 rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety rules and regulations and time schedule
Talks to crew or other Sunrise Personnel via radio or telephone to give or receive switching information
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
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
Sits or rides in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members
Performs other duties as requested or required
Qualification
Required
High school education or general education development (GED)
Ability to pass training and required testing to keep facility credentials up to date
Operates Diesel-Electric locomotive using throttle and brakes
Monitors and maintains performance of locomotive through use of throttle and brakes, and understanding of amperage, air pressure, train make-up, track conditions, etc
Conduct basic Maintenance on the Locomotive if needed
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 Sunrise Plastics 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 rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety rules and regulations and time schedule
Talks to crew or other Sunrise Personnel via radio or telephone to give or receive switching information
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
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
Sits or rides in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members
Performs other duties as requested or required
Benefits
Competitive wages; Call-out bonus, and overtime
Benefits paid 100% after 60 days (Health, Vision, Dental, life insurance, ST Disability)
Paid time off for annual health physical and annual dental cleaning
401K
Company-paid training
8 Paid Holidays
PPE paid by Company 100%
Significant amount of overtime
Safety Bingo program (Monetary Reward)
Safety recognition program (Monetary Reward)
Company
Sunrise Plastic Enterprise
Sunrise Plastic Enterprise is a supplier of secondary resin.
Founded in 1988
51-200 employees
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