Train Service Employee

**Position:** Train Service Employee **Job Summary:** A conductor operates track switches, couples and uncouples railcars, and performs other duties associated with the movement of trains, railcars, and engines on the main line of the railroad and in rail yards. He or she receives, relays, or acts upon oral, written, or radio instructions from the dispatcher, trainmaster or other personnel indicating the switch movement, placement, or delivery of railcars and/or a train. **Responsibilities:** * Demonstrate ability to perform work in compliance with FRA regulations and railroad operating rules * Current FRA Certification for Locomotive Engineer and Conductor preferred * Must be willing and able to work as Conductor and Engineer as needed or required * RCO qualified preferred * Work safely to prevent accidents, incidents, and injuries * Communicate with crew members regarding switching orders and which railcars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, telephone, verbal or hand signals * Gives instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple railcars * May assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operations * Proficient in flat switching * Responsible for marking switch list * Maintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched * May coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, ground, or office * Throw track switches to facilitate switching of cars * Assemble and disassemble trains in accordance with blocking, classification, hazmat rules and other requirements * Turn hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake to apply and release handbrakes * Provide safe, efficient movement of rail cars * Perform required equipment inspections and brake tests * Observe track to detect obstructions or defects * Operate cut lever to couple or uncouple cars * Connect air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force * Sit or ride in cab of locomotive with other crew members to observe track conditions * May make minor repairs to couplings, and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs * Monitor gauges and meters on locomotive * Properly uses throttle and brake controls * Use skill and judgment to operate without damaging equipment, track structures or lading * Interpret train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations that govern locomotive operation * Inspect locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water, supplies and FRA compliance * When needed, add sand, water, fuel or make other minor repairs to locomotives as required * Inspect locomotives for mechanical issues and report to proper person * Ensure proper documentation is available in locomotive cab * Use proper PPE including vest, safety glasses, gloves, steel toed boots * Coordinate and communicate with multiple other railroads and rail crews * Coordinate with Maintenance of Way and Mechanical departments to create effici...