Job Description
**Company:** Northern Pains Railroad, Inc.
**Business Unit:** ALL
**Department:** Industrial Switching
**Schedule:** Varies. Weekend duty, on\-call, \& overtime
**Summary:**
The Conductor/Engineer receives, relays, and /or acts upon oral or written instructions, to ensure proper placement of locomotives and cars.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities are, but are not limited to:**
* Knows and understands the requirements of FRA \& OSHA/MSHA Rules and Regulations.
* Oral communication via train radio with Operations Manager and train crews.
* Perform switching, assembling, and disassembling trains.
* Perform safe operations of the locomotive.
* Properly and safely engage/release hand brakes and operate rail yard switches.
* Inspect couplings and air hoses to ensure they are securely fastened.
* Attend rules and safety classes and ensure all rules are followed as directed by the Company, FRA, and other governing agencies.
* Inspects freight cars, locomotives, and other equipment to ensure compliance with FRA and Company rules.
* Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brake lines or in main reservoirs.
* Utilizes/understand hand signals, two\-way radios, and cell phones for communication with other train crew members and dispatchers.
* Inspect locomotives before, during, and after each run to check fuel levels, supplies, and mechanical problems.
* Prepare accurate reports as required by the Company, FRA, and other governing agencies.
* Any other duties assigned by the Company.
* Will perform work on Northern Plains Railroad as directed.
**Competencies:**
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
* Thorough knowledge of FRA requirements is specific to the operation and movement of trains.
* Self\-motivated.
* Basic problem solving and root cause analytics.
* Interpersonal skills: ability to solve conflicts; ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
* Strong oral and written communication; ability to speak and write clearly and informatively.
* Ability to maintain professionalism and approach others in a tactful manner.
* Communicate with customers and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
* Ability to react well under pressure in high\-stressed situations; accept responsibility for own actions.
* Dependability and follow\-through on commitments, consistently at work on time.
* Observe all safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
* Ability to judge the speed and distances of objects or moving parts.
* Strong attention to detail and safety procedures; ability to maintain focus for the entirety of the shift.
* Ability to build harmonious relationships with your colleagues, customers, and supervisors.
* Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems.
* Interpret a variety...