Conductor/Engineer

**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...