Conductor/Switchman

Inter-Rail Group, Inc.

Job Description – Engineer

I. Description of Position

• Fundamentals of this position consist of operating a locomotive within the facility enabling the movement of railcars from one track to another in conjunction with a conductor as instructed to facilitate the loading/unloading of railcars and the arrival and departure of trains.

II. Qualifications Standards

• Individual must have the ability to maintain a focus on safety, while operating heavy equipment. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to pass all background checks and drug/alcohol screening.

III. Organizational Relationships

• Engineers will report directly to yardmaster/facility manager/regional manager and /or general manager.

IV. Job Requirements / Responsibilities

• The well-being and safety of all employees
• Must be able to communicate (read, speak and write) in English to meet FRA requirements.
• Participation in daily safety and job briefings
• Being on time for work
• Perform radio tests before any work begins
• Inspect all equipment at the start of the shift
• Wear proper PPE while at work
• Use proper radio communication while working
• Put oil & water in engines, replacing brake shoes, etc.
• Properly tie down engines
• Properly untie engines
• Correctly turn on and shut down engines
• MU-ing engines correctly
• Get on and off equipment
• Perform brake and load tests on engines
• Operate engines on different grades
• Operate road power (UP, BNSF, CSXT, etc.)
• Knowledge of using the train brake vs. independent brake
• Know if a switch is lined for or against a track
• Proper use of horn signals and bells
• Dump air on engines & train in case of emergency
• Complete daily/weekly/ monthly To Do’s
• Maintain a clean facility
• Submit to and pass a drug/alcohol screening, background check and e-rail safe.
• Other tasks as assigned

This description is an outline of major recurring responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of the work performed.

Employee: __________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Operations Manager: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Rev. 1, 11/05/12 Inter-Rail Group, Inc. JD-03

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19