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Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING) LLC · 1 month ago

Assistant Conductor Trainee

Long Island City, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$29.47/hr - $29.47/hr

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC is seeking an Assistant Conductor Trainee. The role involves performing groundwork duties for train operations, ensuring safe delivery of freight, and assisting the Engineer while complying with government regulations and company policies.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Performs groundwork such as lining switches; locking and unlocking derail devices; protecting movements, applying/releasing/testing brakes (securing cars/train); coupling/uncoupling cars; opening, aligning draw bars, opening, installing and carrying coupler knuckles; connecting/disconnecting air hoses; installing, removing and/or moving telemetry devices; flagging crossings; opening/closing gates; and assisting the Engineer in positioning the train by signaling and transmitting of information to the Engineer

Responsible for safe delivery of all freight carried by the train and for preparation and communication of records and data

Responsible for the safe performance of duties and compliance with applicable government regulations, company rules, and safe job procedures

Notifies Engineer of switching orders and which cars are to be moved to specified locations, using electronic systems, radio, or telephone; or verbal or hand signals

Receives, delivers, prepares and/or transmits reports, waybills, car placement information, bills of lading, switch lists and other information and data via electronic systems, phone and/or written reports

Supervises and assists in making up train, picking up cars, delivering cars, classifying, and switching cars

Notifies the dispatcher or designated manager(s) of all incidents including damage to cars and lading, defective equipment and incidents involving railroad employees or third parties

Inspects and removes snow, mud and/or debris from turnouts and flangeways, and ensures alignment of switch points

Inspects cars (including cabooses, if applicable) and locomotives including couplings, air hoses, air pressure, brakes, trucks, rigging, load securement, and general condition. Reports all problems or defects to Engineer and designated managers

Performs minor repairs to cars (including cabooses, if applicable) and locomotives, including couplers, air hoses, brake shoes, bearings, and other equipment

Assists other workers engaged in maintenance and repair of cars (including cabooses, if applicable) and locomotives

Rides on locomotive or cars to observe track, switches, signals, and crossings. Also confirms signal aspects with Engineer while riding in locomotive

Trains and coaches crew members on safe and efficient work practices and rules compliance

Ensures locomotives (and cabooses and highway vehicles if used in the course of work) are supplied with fuel, consumables, proper tools, equipment, and safety equipment. Services and supplies as necessary

Assists other railroad crews or the crews of foreign railroads operating on railroad property. May be assigned to operate a highway vehicle to assist railroad crews or the crews of foreign railroads operating on railroad property

Displays warning signals, such as flares, flags, or lanterns, during potentially hazardous or emergency situations

Contacts and interacts with customers as deemed appropriate by Railroad

Supports and assists Engineer and other employees in completion of duties

Relieves other employees

Safely operates company vehicles. Conducts vehicle inspections per Company policies and procedures. Services and supplies company vehicles as needed

Must understand and adhere to company rules and policies, applicable FRA, TSA, and other agency regulations, and safe work rules and procedures

Determines that subordinates/peers are familiar with their duties and ascertains extent of experience and knowledge of the rules. Job briefs and instructs on proper, safe and efficient performance of work including identification of risks

Performs duties listed in the attached Job Task Analysis and incorporated herein

Any of the functions/duties of the Assistant Conductor/Conductor may be performed by other qualified persons when necessary or appropriate and in compliance with the rules to achieve the safe, efficient performance of service to the railroad’s customers

The Conductor may also perform Engineer duties as described herein if certified in compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulatory requirements

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Railroad operations knowledgeSafety complianceCommunication skillsCDL-AB licenseMechanical repair skillsCustomer interactionTeamworkDecision-makingAdaptabilityTime management

Required

Previous railroad operations experience is not required

Candidates must have experience in at least one of the following items: relevant U.S. military experience, experience in a trade (welder, machinist, etc.), in an outdoor job (construction, laborer, etc.), as a CDL-A or B truck driver, warehousing and/or heavy equipment operation

Knowledge and understanding of and compliance with all operating rules, safety rules and safe work procedures, applicable FRA, TSA and other government regulations, and all company rules, policies and procedures are required

Required to pass company and regulatory certification requirements and periodic examinations and performance metrics

Ability to give and interpret hand signals, track flags, and signals

Excellent communication and decision-making skills are required

Vision, color, and hearing acuity as specified in 49 CFR Part 242 and/or other applicable regulations

Ability to read and speak English clearly

Ability to read and transmit information via multiple media including written, radio and computer equipment

Required to have phone access to receive calls and work notification from Railroad

Requires regular and timely attendance; work may be on a 24 hour on call basis 7 days a week consistent and in accordance with FRA regulatory requirements and Company policy

Ability to react/adapt to changing environment and respond effectively and safely in emergency situations

High school diploma or equivalent

To become an Assistant Conductor, the new hire trainee has to pass the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Assistant Conductor Certification Test

All Assistant Conductors have to pass the LIRR Book of Rules test and GCOR Certification

Assistant Conductor and Conductor certification and periodic recertification consistent with federal and state regulations

Assistant Conductor must successfully promote to Conductor and then to Engineer within timeframe set forth by the railroad and consistent with applicable labor agreement

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license