Train Conductor

Company: Northern Plains Railroad

Business Unit: NPR

Department: Operations

Reports to: Manager Operations/General Manager

Job Status: Full Time

Schedule: Varies. On-call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week with 10-12 hours of work per day

Travel: 25%

The Northern Plains Railroad, Inc. (NPR) d.b.a. Northern Plains Rail Services (NPRS) and other affiliated companies Train Conductor receives, relays, and/or acts upon oral or written instructions, to ensure proper placement of locomotives and cars.

• Writes and completes work orders and time slips.
• Observes, interprets, understands, recognizes and relays signals from other personnel and acts upon them to ensure proper placement of locomotives and cars.
• Provides instructions via radio or hand signals to engineer to guide motion of locomotive.
• Tends and operates track switches.
• Lite maintenance of switches and track to include snow removal, oiling, track inspection and lite repair.
• Sets and releases hand brakes.
• Operates uncoupling levers.
• Couples air system between cars.
• Visually inspects and tests air brakes.
• Knows and understands the requirements of FRA Rules and Regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
• High energy and initiative.
• Problem solving/analytical skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety and compliance of all AAR, FRA and NPR rules.
• May be required to operate track machinery under Track Foreman’s supervision.
• Inspect all track structures and anything likely to endanger or delay train movements.
• Make minor repairs and assist in coordinating and making emergency repairs.
• Detect and report changing track conditions.
• Paperwork & money handling.
• Certified Conductor Preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform on uneven or slippery surfaces, platforms, ladders, equipment in all weather and temperature conditions. Most of the day could be spent on feet standing. Eye/hand coordination, hand/feet dexterity and grasping hand tools, materials & equipment is required. The employee is frequently required to perform manual labor & physical activities that require considerable use of the whole body, such as standing and lifting from various levels.
• Additional physical demands are listed in the chart below.

• May require travel to various facilities and provide additional services.

• Continuous: Exposure to and works in hot/cold temperatures, must be able to perform manual labor in all types of harsh weather conditions outside on or near railroad tracks with most of the day spend on feet, including very hot and very cold weather, on-call, works outside, works at a height, vibration, walk on uneven or slippery surface, moving machinery & shift work. Exposed to loud noises. Exposure to dust/smoke & fumes/odors/grease/oil. Exposed to live track/trains/high voltage/moving equipment. Must wear safety equipment required by NPR while performing duties, including safety glasses, hard hats, safety footwear, and hearing protection.
• Frequent:
• Occasional: Exposure to electrical hazards, travel required, & works in wet conditions. Interacts with public, customers, and coworkers.
• Rare: Works in cramped quarters, works inside, works alone, chemicals & toxic materials, stand on concrete.

• GED or higher.
• Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Must have and maintain an insurable driving status which includes but is not limited to NPR driver provisions.

Our comprehensive pre-employment process ensures the well-being and integrity of our team. To join our organization, candidates are required to:

1.    Pass a mandatory drug test to maintain a drug-free workplace. Random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing may also be required throughout employment.

    2.    Undergo a thorough physical examination to ensure the requirements of the position can be met.

    3.    Provide professional references to validate qualifications and character.

    4.    Complete a comprehensive background check to confirm suitability for the position.

We value transparency and the safety of our employees and customers, and these steps are essential in upholding our commitment to excellence.

LIFT 2 - Physical Demands Checklist

* Never (N) = Not at all * Rarely (R) = 1-5% * Occasionally (O) = 6-33% * Frequently (F) = 34-66% * Continuously (C) = 67-100%

TASKS

N 0%

R 1-5%

O

6-33%

F

34-66%

C 67-100%

Essential

Comments

Sitting

X

Standing

X

X

Walking Distance: 600 ft

X

X

Bending/Stooping: 2 min

X

X

Sitting while twisting & reaching above shoulder level

X

X

Crawling 10 ft

X

Squatting: 10 reps

X

X

Climbing Staire: YMCA Step Test

X

X

Climbing Ladder: 30 rungs

X

X

TASKS continued

N 0%

R 1-5%

O 6-33%

F 34-66%

C 67-100%

Essential

Comments

Balancing CTSIB-M test

X

X