Diesel-Electric Locomotive Engineer - Westlake, LA

Trans-Global Solutions, Inc; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trans-Global Solutions, Inc in Louisiana is seeking a Locomotive Engineer responsible for safely operating a diesel-electric locomotive and train, interpreting orders, signals, and regulations to move freight on schedule.

You will inspect and maintain the locomotive, perform running maintenance, make repairs, and coordinate with Conductor and other crew, ensuring compliance with FRA rules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Locomotive Engineer certificate under 49 CFR Part 240.
• Demonstrated integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of train orders, signals, and railroad rules.

Responsibilities

• Interprets train orders, train signals, and railroad rules and regulations to operate locomotive, following safety regulations and time schedule.
• Inspects locomotive and performs running maintenance before run to verify fuel, sand, water, oil, etc., adjusting brakes.
• Makes repairs or adjustments to rail car equipment to permit movement.
• Adjust heavy couplers using lifting and shoving movements.
• Unassisted replaces defective knuckles in couplers, requiring lifting 85-pound knuckle.
• Performs required safety inspections of locomotive requiring a physical examination of all locomotive operating parts.
• Receives starting signal and moves controls to operate locomotive.
• Confers with Conductor, Switchman or Brakeman via radiophone for information or instructions.
• Maintains lookout to detect obstructions on track or right-of-way and reports obstructions.
• Inspects locomotive after run to detect damaged or defective equipment.
• Prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision making

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Hearing/vision test pass

Education

Locomotive Engineer certificate (49 CFR Part 240)

Job description

Trans-Global Solutions, Inc in Louisiana is seeking a Locomotive Engineer responsible for safely operating a diesel-electric locomotive and train, interpreting orders, signals, and regulations to move freight on schedule.

You will inspect and maintain the locomotive, perform running maintenance, make repairs, and coordinate with Conductor and other crew, ensuring compliance with FRA rules and safety standards.