Retired Conductor or Engineer

Potomac Eagle; West Virginia; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Potomac Eagle in Romney, WV, is seeking retired, seasonal, and part-time railway conductors and locomotive engineers. The position requires experience in rail transportation and involves ensuring safety compliance, operating track switches, and communication regarding train movement.

Candidates should possess a valid conductor or engineer card and meet medical fitness requirements. Training will be provided, and the role allows for flexible working conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid conductor or engineer card from another railroad.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must meet medical fitness requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with train orders and safety regulations.
• Maintain safety awareness while operating.
• Prepare necessary forms and reports.

Skills

Experience in rail transportation

Teamwork

Ability to operate track switches

Decision making in emergencies

Education

Valid or recently expired conductor and/or engineer card

Valid driver's license

Medical fitness requirements

Job description

Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad, located in Romney, WV, is currently accepting applications for retired, seasonal, and part-time railway conductors and locomotive engineers located within a 50-mile radius of Romney to join our team.

This role is ideal for someone looking to leverage their years of experience in rail transportation while enjoying the flexibility of working on a part-time scenic train. Additional trainmen who are knowledgeable and experienced in handling rail equipment will help increase our roster of fellow retired conductors and engineers who are not ready for the rocking chair and still have the enjoyment, skill, and experience needed to handle equipment from the golden years of railroading while serving in this modern era.

Railway locomotives are EMD first-generation models. Passenger equipment consists of older steel and lightweight cars.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with all train orders, railroad rules, safety regulations, operating procedures, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements.
• Following company safety procedures and maintaining a strong level of safety awareness while operating in the work environment.
• Providing and receiving various forms of oral and printed communication concerning the movement and placement of rail cars.
• Preparing necessary forms and reports.
• Observing, interpreting, and relaying communications concerning train and engine movement.
• Making effective decisions in unfamiliar or emergency situations.
• Operating track switches and derails to change engine and rail car routes.
• Operating various devices, such as uncoupling levers, to separate and couple cars.
• Applying handbrakes on rail cars and locomotives.
• Inspecting the condition of trains and equipment.
• Maintaining predictable and reliable attendance.
• Performing additional tasks as required by a supervisor from time to time.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Climbing on and off ladders on moving rail cars.
• Ability to walk for frequent and extended periods, sometimes on uneven surfaces.

All trains operate from Romney, WV. When reporting for work, conductors will be required to prepare their train for the day’s trip, which may include, but is not limited to, switching cars in and out of the train.

Training

Newly hired conductors and/or engineers will take part in several weeks of training, which includes some classroom instruction but primarily consists of field training with a crew to enhance understanding and awareness of train operations. The training guides the new conductor and/or engineer through the critical safety skills required when working around passenger equipment. Training is completed upon successful observation by Potomac Eagle’s Operations, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance Manager.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Must meet all medical fitness requirements for the position.
• Valid or recently expired conductor and/or engineer card from another railroad.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Ability to adapt to different situations and manage stressful circumstances.
• Demonstrates good teamwork and maintains positive interactions with others.
• Remains constantly alert and prepared for unexpected conditions or circumstances.
• Conforms to operating rules and safety procedures and maintains a high level of safety awareness in the work environment for themselves, their colleagues, and passengers.
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Displays common sense and good judgment.

Potomac Eagle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Pay is hourly with nonunion wages and benefits. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted.