What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brakeman position at Georgetown Loop Railroad?
Brakeman
Historic Rail Adventures, LLC (HRA) offers guests a narrow-gauge rail experience through The Georgetown Loop Railroad and Mining Park. The unique train ride, various mine tours on offer, picturesque alpine setting and proximity to Denver draws a global audience of nearly a quarter-million visitors throughout spring, summer, autumn and early winter. HRA is seeking an entry-level Brakeman to assist the conductor and carry out a variety of functions both on the track and within the train.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Ensure couplings between cars are properly made, lining switches
· Signal to train operators while performing switching operations
· Signals to engineers for the movement of locomotives or trains, using hand signals or radios
· Apply or release air and mechanical hand brakes
· Connect or disconnect air hoses and electrical connections
· Align knuckles on coupling devices and release uncoupling levers
· Assist conductor with passenger ticket collection
· Make intercom announcements as required
· Perform platform tasks as needed
· Continually monitor train consist for issues you can see, feel, hear or smell
· Make minor repairs and adjustments on the train under the guidance of the conductor
· Report deficiencies and identify whether or not deficiencies are corrected
Required Qualifications:
·Must live with in 50 miles of Georgetown, CO to be considered
Basic mechanical knowledge
· Ability to use hand tools
· Ability to lift 80 lbs. and push or pull 100 lbs. (with the aid of mechanical devices)
· Ability to stand for extended periods
· Ability to maintain balance walking on uneven surfaces
· Ability to climb ladders and a variety of equipment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Silver Plume, CO 80476: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22
