What are the responsibilities and job description for the Train Service Employee position at Mississippi Export Railroad Company?
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,
- 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 efficient railroad operation
- Communicate with crew members to give or receive switching information, move cars, using lantern, hand signals or radio
- Receive oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched
- Coordinate with customers in a professional manner
- Communicate with train dispatcher regarding train operations
- Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment
- Performs other duties as requested or required
Working Conditions:
- Irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Subject to a 2 hour call out
- Perform work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and storms
- 24/7 operation
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Must be willing to perform manual labor
Qualifications:
- Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to complete and pass all railroad exams unassisted
- Ability to take directives from management and co-workers
- Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills resulting in effective resolution
- Proficient using computers, tablets, and other electronic devices, including Microsoft word, Outlook and Google Chrome
- High School or GED required
- Valid Driver License
- Clean Motor Vehicle Driving Record
- Ability to pass FRA physical, drug and alcohol test; background check also required
MSE Offers the Following Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 401K
- Vacation and sick Leave
- Participation in Railroad Retirement
Mississippi Export Railroad Company and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Please review the U.S. Department of Labor EEO Is the Law Poster, EEO Is the Law Supplement and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination provision here: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process may contact us through the following methods: humanresources@mserr.com or 228.474.6383.
