Lead Locomotive Engineer & Railway Ops Instructor

Goldbelt, Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Goldbelt, Inc. provides instruction for locomotive engineering and railway operations, delivering classroom, simulator, and field-based training for 88U Railway Specialist MOS, Locomotive Engineer Certification, Recertification, and Conductor Certification courses.

The role emphasizes safety and adherence to applicable railway operating procedures and FRA regulations. As a technical Instructor, you will train students on locomotive controls, signaling, and train operating procedures, while

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of locomotive engineering and railway operations.
• Knowledge of 88U Railway Specialist MOS duties, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Knowledge of locomotive and rail car air brake systems and related operating procedures.
• Knowledge of railway operating rules, rail safety practices, and applicable FRA regulations.
• Knowledge of locomotive controls, signaling systems, train operations, and railway communications.
• Knowledge of rail car coupling and uncoupling procedures, inspections, and preventive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, simulator, and field instruction for 88U Railway Specialist MOS, Locomotive Engineer Certification and Recertification, and Conductor Certification courses.
• Provide instruction on locomotive and rail car air brake systems, rail safety, operating rules, and applicable federal regulations.
• Train students on locomotive engine controls, railway signaling, communication procedures, and train operating instructions.
• Provide instruction on car coupling and uncoupling, rail car inspections, preventive maintenance checks and services, cargo lashings and bracing, and general locomotive maintenance and track repair.
• Evaluate and provide hands-on instruction to students in locomotive engineering, railway operations, and conductor procedures.
• Provide ongoing technical instruction and support while other courses and classes are in session.

Skills

Locomotive engineering

Railway operations

Air brake systems

Rail safety

Railway signaling

Train operations

Job description

Goldbelt, Inc. provides instruction for locomotive engineering and railway operations, delivering classroom, simulator, and field-based training for 88U Railway Specialist MOS, Locomotive Engineer Certification, Recertification, and Conductor Certification courses.

The role emphasizes safety and adherence to applicable railway operating procedures and FRA regulations. As a technical Instructor, you will train students on locomotive controls, signaling, and train operating procedures, while