Conductor Trainee (Training Provided) Fort Worth, TX

Supervises and coordinates activities of train crew engaged in classification of railroad cars, building and switching trains, spotting and/or pulling railroad cars at yards or industries in a safe and efficient manner.

Training Rate: $25.00/HR (13-24 Weeks paid training)

Conductor Rate: $33.32 (Upon successful completion of training)

Engineer Rate: $35.36 (If previously qualified as a Locomotive Engineer)

Essential Job Functions (listing most important first):

1.  Conduct job briefings and coordinate the daily activities of classification of railcars, switching tracks, coupling and uncoupling cars, and routing inbound and outbound traffic.

2.  Receive oral or written instructions from the MTO or Dispatcher indicating which cars are to be switched or handled.

3.  Performed required train inspections and airbrake testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations.

4.  Keep accurate records of the contents and destination of each railcar and make sure that cars are added or remove at proper set out and pickup destinations.

5.  Reports origin, destination and location of cars switched or handled to operation center.

6.  Ensures daily train list is phoned into or faxed to operation center and that work document is accurate.

7.  Document and prepare reports of accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.

8.  Ensure all reporting is done accurately and timely

9.  Comply with all GCOR, operating, safety, hazardous material rules and instructions or any other pertinent instructions, which may be required to safely perform duties.

10.  Switch, classify railcars and deliver to customer’s facility and remove the empties

Essential Job Requirements:

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license to drive on company business.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Read and comprehend written safety rules, procedure and safety manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and other work-related information.

Think and act quickly in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.

Requires keen observation, problem-solving abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively.

Train new hires to perform job-related duties.

Must be safety conscious and able to support and contribute to a strong safety process.

Must be able to work multiple shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Meet Title 49, CFR Part 240 requirements for hearing and vision acuity.

Climb and balance well enough to climb, hold on, and balance on ladder attached to side of railcar, and/or climb steps of locomotive from level or uneven ground; and/or climb on/off moving equipment in emergency situations. Stand and walk on level or uneven ground.

Sit, bend, twist, stoop and kneel, push, pull, and/or lift, exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Reach with hands and arms; and/or use hands to feel or handle.

Mandatory drug and alcohol testing