Conductor/Engineer (CERR)

Jaguar Transport Holdings; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaguar Transport Holdings is seeking a conductor/engineer to control and coordinate train movements, switching railcars in yards or industrial sites to support loading and unloading in a safe, efficient manner. This is a manual labor role requiring practical training and on-the-job proficiency.

Responsibilities include inspecting locomotives, following railroad rules, communicating via radio, performing switching operations, and maintaining records of cars and cargo.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have or have had 49CFR242 and/or 49CFR240 qualifications.
• At least 1 year of related experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to pass training and required testing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate predictable, reliable attendance and follow directions.
• Read, write, and communicate in English; understand basic math.
• Inspect locomotive before run to verify fuel and FRA requirements.
• Read switching orders and follow railroad rules and signals.
• Operate locomotive controls to switch and couple cars; communicate via radio.
• Maintain records of cars switched, origin, destination, and cargo.
• Perform switching operations and coordinate with crew as needed.
• Walk and inspect equipment, report major repairs.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

Skills

Attendance

English literacy

Reading & math

Team communication

Heavy lifting

Education

GED

Tools

Locomotive inspection tools

PPE usage

Job description

The conductor/engineer position will be to control and coordinate the train movements while switching railcars whether in the yard of a railroad, industrial plant, or similar location to facilitate the unloading and loading of railcars in a safe and efficient manner to service our customers. This position is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period.

Essential Duties and 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.
• 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

Requirements and Experience:

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The team member is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, noise, and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used:

• Hammers, ratchets, chisel, pry bar, wrenches, and brushes.
• PPE; hard hat, vest, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, steel toed boots