Conductor / Engineer

American Track; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Rail Solutions is seeking individuals to join our team as a Railroad Engineer Conductor. In this role you will work within a small team to carry out daily railroad terminal operations in accordance with company, FRA, and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Terminal Manager, inspecting equipment and railcars, operating locomotives or track mobiles, and ensuring safe movement of rail cars for loading and unloading.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated Conductor/Engineer experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and other work-related information.
• Must be able to pass training and required testing.
• Able to think and act quickly in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and drive results to accomplish customer requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License with no license suspensions within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Terminal Manager for daily duties engaged with shifting of rail cars
• Perform required pre-job and/or daily inspections including couplings and air-hoses to ensure that they are securely fastened, railcars for safety defects, equipment defects or leaks, locomotives for safe operations.
• Operate locomotive or track mobile shifting rail cars
• Conduct the safe and efficient movement of rail cars in accordance with railroad rules and regulations to load and unload
• Perform basic maintenance within the facility including checking fluids, refilling fluids, etc.
• Other duties as required by business needs or as assigned

Skills

Conductor/Engineer experience

Strong communication skills

Reading and understanding safety rules

Emergency response mindset

Independent and result-driven

Valid Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

North American Rail Solutions (NARS) is seeking individuals to join our team as a Railroad Engineer Conductor. In this role you will be working within a small team to carry out the daily activities for railroad terminal operations in accordance with the company, FRA, and OSHA requirements. Successful candidates are experienced railroaders and skilled at operating various heavy-duty machinery.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with Terminal Manager for daily duties engaged with shifting of rail cars
• Perform required pre-job and/or daily inspections including couplings and air-hoses to ensure that they are securely fastened, railcars for safety defects, equipment defects or leaks, locomotives for safe operations.
• Operate locomotive or track mobile shifting rail cars
• Conduct the safe and efficient movement of rail cars in accordance with railroad rules and regulations to load and unload
• Perform basic maintenance within the facility including checking fluids, refilling fluids, etc.
• Other duties as required by business needs or as assigned

Job Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated Conductor/Engineer experience
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to read and comprehend written safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and other work-related information
• Must be able to pass training and required testing
• Able to think and act quickly in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations
• Ability to work independently and drive results to accomplish customer requirements
• Valid Driver’s License with no license suspensions within the last 3 years

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, able to walk several miles per day, able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, and able to climb/stoop/crawl
• Must be able to work on elevated surfaces
• Ability to consistently work with hands, fine finger manipulation, twisting and turning at the wrists, using hand and/or power tools.